“Guaranteed income pilots and other direct cash initiatives have taken off across the country, as states and municipalities look for new ways to address poverty, city officials said. According to UpTogether, data shows that recipients spend most of the funds on basic needs and experience greater financial stability as a result of these programs.
‘We know guaranteed income works to help families achieve economic mobility. They know what’s best for their families and can be trusted to make decisions that move them ahead,’ UpTogether CEO Jesús Gerena said in a statement.”