Can Monthly Cash Payments Make Our Economy More Equitable?

From Sonali Kolhatkar / Yes! Magazine: Guaranteed income programs aim to reduce poverty by providing cash to those in need with no strings attached. One of these programs in New York City, The Bridge Project, focuses on helping women of color who are mothers.

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Issue Areas:

Alternative Forms of Income, Childcare, Poverty Reduction Measures, Universal Basic Income, Wellbeing Economics

Impact Areas:

Equity, Health and Wellness

Actors:

Nonprofit / NGO, Philanthropy and Social Impact Investors

Communities Served:

BIPOC Communities, Caregivers, Womxn

Strategies:

Changing Narratives, Easing Economic Burdens for Individuals

Success Factors:

Addressing Underlying Issues, Building Distribution Systems, Eliminating Barriers, Empowering People, Expanding Access, Help Rather Than Punishment, Meeting People Where They Are At, Providing Cash Instead Of Goods/Services

Geographic Region:

North America

Countries:

United States

Date:

February 11, 2022

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