Project 8092 in Evanston, Illinois, offers $500 monthly for a year to 150 households, aiming to alleviate financial strain in Census Tract 8092 impacted by historical segregation practices. This reflects a nationwide trend of cities implementing guaranteed income programs to support low-income families with young children under three, addressing poverty challenges.
Project 8092 – Evanston’s New $500 Monthly Aid Program Aims to Ease Financial Strain in Segregated Area
According to The US Sun, in Evanston, Illinois, a new program called Project 8092 will give $500 each month to 150 households for a year. Families can spend this money however they need, unlike other aid programs that have more rules. This project aims to help people in Census Tract 8092, an area where past practices like redlining caused racial segregation.
Across the country, more cities are trying out guaranteed income programs to help people who are struggling financially. To join Project 8092, you must live in Census Tract 8092 and have a household income below 184% of the Federal Poverty Line. The program focuses on families with young children under age three, who often face extra financial challenges.
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Guaranteed Income Revolution: Evanston’s Project 8092 Aims to Alleviate Poverty and Empower Families (PHOTO: Sampan Newspaper)
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