Cedric Craig Advocates for Expansion of Durham’s Guaranteed Income Program
Success of Durham’s Guaranteed Income Program Spurs Confidence and Support
According to ABC11 eyewitness news in Durham, North Carolina Cedric Craig is pushing for the city’s guaranteed income program to keep going and get bigger, especially for people who were in trouble with the law before. Craig talks about how even getting $600 each month from the program can help people who are struggling to pay their bills. The program started in 2022 and tries to stop people from going back to jail by giving them more money to help them out.
The program has been successful as none of its participants have reoffended in the first year bringing confidence and support from Cedric Craig and others. Craig believes in its potential to not only aid individuals but also benefit the entire community drawing from his experiences in Fayetteville. Now Durham For All aims to allocate an additional one million dollars to the program with Mayor Pro-Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton emphasizing its value in preventing incarceration. Craig and allies are rallying support to ensure equitable opportunities for all Durham residents.
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Durham’s Guaranteed Income Program Shines: Advocate Pushes for Expansion and Impact on Community-Take a Look on It!!(PHOTO: Montgomery County Maryland)
Durham’s Guaranteed Income Program Shows Promise in Curbing Recidivism
Furthermore as Cedric Craig and others advocate for the expansion of Durham’s guaranteed income program the initiative’s success in preventing recidivism underscores its potential to positively impact not only individuals but also the broader community. With a track record of none of its participants reoffending within the first year the program garners support for its ability to provide tangible assistance while addressing underlying social issues. As Durham For All seeks to increase funding for the program in the city’s budget Mayor Pro-Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton acknowledges the financial challenges but emphasizes the long-term benefits of investing in initiatives aimed at supporting individuals and reducing incarceration rates. Through collaborative efforts advocates like Craig are striving to garner widespread support for the program aiming to ensure equitable access to economic opportunities and a brighter future for all residents of Durham.
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