A New Guaranteed Income Program is Coming to Fresno County
Fresno County in California is launching a new guaranteed basic income program that will provide $900,000 in no-strings-attached money to its participants. The program aims to support struggling, low-income families in two communities with relatively high poverty rates: Huron and the 93706 zip code. Participants will receive $500 a month for one year.
Eligibility Criteria and Program Details
- To qualify for the monthly $500 checks, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Earn $35,000 or less in Huron or $30,000 or less in the 93706 zip code
- Be over 18 years old
- Be pregnant or have at least one child five years old or younger
- The program will support 150 households in total.
- There are no restrictions or limitations on how participants can spend the money.
Applications and Payment Schedule
Applications for the program will open on March 15th, and payments will begin in the summer. This initiative is seen as a huge opportunity for hardworking farm working families in Fresno County to receive some financial support for their daily struggles.
Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Across the US
The program in Fresno County is just one of many guaranteed basic income pilots that have been launched across the United States within the past couple of years. Similar programs have emerged in states such as Washington, Texas, Michigan, and New Jersey.
In New York, a controversial program has also started providing prepaid credit cards loaded with $53 million to 150,000 illegal migrants seeking asylum. Each recipient in New York receives approximately $350 per month to spend on food and baby supplies. This amount is more than what low-income residents receive through the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Hot Take: A Step Towards Alleviating Poverty
This new guaranteed income program in Fresno County is a significant step towards alleviating poverty and supporting struggling families. By providing no-strings-attached money, the program aims to meet the basic needs of low-income households and offer them some financial relief.
Similar initiatives across the United States are also exploring the potential benefits of guaranteed basic income as a means to address poverty and provide economic stability for individuals and families.
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