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By Marshal Deck 8.10.20
This expansion of this universal basic income program will include further assistance to three new groups, previously the city's program only benefited 11 individuals last year
Now more than 800 people will receive a monthly payment to help them cover the most basic expenses.
260 individuals will get a $6,500 payment upfront, and also a $500 monthly payment for the next 11 months.
Then another 260 individuals will receive a $1,000 payment each month for 12 months, with no upfront money being sent to them.
This expansion of this universal basic income program will include further assistance to three new groups, previously the city's program only benefited 11 individuals last year
And finally 300 persons will be awarded with a $50 monthly payment for a year, with no money given upfront to them.
This program currently has raised over $7 million in funding, but it's reported that $2 million more are needed for this
It's intended to help those experiencing homelessness and are currently living in cars, public spaces, camping grounds, shelters
The city said that participants shouldn't have any severe or unadressed mental health or substance abuse issue.
Several cities and states across the United States have setted up and kicked off their Universal Basic Income programs.
For example Mount Vernon in New York will give 200 residents, whose household earns a minimum of $15,000 anually, a $500 monthly payment for a year.
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