A New Pilot is Giving Basic Income to Families in Need
Colin Smith — February 8, 2022 — Social Good
References: fund.uptogether.org & fastcompany
A new nonprofit pilot has been organized by 'UpTogether,' 'The New Mexico Economic Relief Working Group,' and various other nonprofit organizations. This pilot seeks to give a $500 USD per month basic income to families in New Mexico who needed relief from the pandemic but were ineligible for government relief.
The pilot is placing an emphasis on immigrant families or families with mixed immigration status, as these families were often left out of public relief funds. One of the largest financial contributors to this fund is the 'W.K. Kellogg Foundation,' and this foundation is not asking for anything in return.
Individuals who want to seek relief from this charity fund can apply before February 11th. Families who are accepted will receive $500 monthly with no added hassle or requirements, as the fund is entirely geared towards aiding those who need financial relief.
Image Credit: UpTogether, Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Project
The pilot is placing an emphasis on immigrant families or families with mixed immigration status, as these families were often left out of public relief funds. One of the largest financial contributors to this fund is the 'W.K. Kellogg Foundation,' and this foundation is not asking for anything in return.
Individuals who want to seek relief from this charity fund can apply before February 11th. Families who are accepted will receive $500 monthly with no added hassle or requirements, as the fund is entirely geared towards aiding those who need financial relief.
Image Credit: UpTogether, Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Project
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1. Nonprofit Basic Income - Nonprofits are providing basic income to families in need to plug the gaps in state-sponsored relief funds.
2. Immigrant Support - The pandemic has shown the need for more support for immigrant families and new programs are prioritizing them.
3. Charity Relief Opportunities - American charities are stepping in to offer help to families who missed out on government aid during the pandemic.
Industry Implications
1. Nonprofit - Nonprofits can explore the possibility of basic income programs that fill the gaps left by state-sponsored relief.
2. Social Welfare - Social welfare agencies can partner with nonprofits to extend aid to immigrant families.
3. Charity - Charities can reach out to donors and corporates to offer help to vulnerable families that have fallen through the cracks of existing relief programs.
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