Providing cash to families struggling to make ends meet is an effective way to help people meet their basic needs. In fact, research shows a guaranteed income can have a wide range of positive impacts on families.
What is a Guaranteed Income? It’s cash for families who need it most. The cash is:
- Unconditional: There are no hoops families must jump through in order to qualify.
- Unrestricted: Families can spend the money however they need.
- Regular: Payments happen regularly to help families with rent, groceries, and other frequent expenses.
In this video series, we break down some of the key takeaways from the research on guaranteed income and direct cash programs.
Video 1: Guaranteed income strengthens economic security for families
Read the fact sheet: Guaranteed income strengthens economic security for families
Video 2: Guaranteed income improves the health of families and children
Read the fact sheet: Guaranteed income improves the health of families and children
Video 3: Guaranteed income supports hardworking Oregonians
Read the fact sheet: Guaranteed income supports hardworking Oregonians
Video 4: Guaranteed income helps Oregonians put food on the table
Read the fact sheet: Guaranteed income helps Oregonians put food on the table
Video 5: Guaranteed income keeps Oregonians stable and housed
Read the fact sheet: Guaranteed income keeps Oregonians stable and housed
Want to learn more about guaranteed income? Check out our Guaranteed Income Resource Hub. There you will find our analysis, commentaries, videos, podcast, and more.
