WORCESTER – The City of Worcester has awarded $250,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Worcester Community Action Council (WCAC) for a two-year pilot of a universal basic income (UBI) program that will affect 52 low-income families. WCAC expects the pilot to begin in mid to late fall 2023.
The plan will provide a guaranteed monthly income supplement with 52 low-income taking part households, with 26 enrolled in the first year and another 26 added in the second year. The full criteria for participation has yet to be determined.. Participating households will receive a monthly income supplement […]
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