What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
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At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
Three guaranteed income pilot programs carried out in Oregon show that providing families unconditional cash is an effective way to
Oregon’s subsidized child care program, Employment Related Day Care (ERDC), is on course to run out of money in less
Providing cash to families struggling to make ends meet is an effective way to help people meet their basic needs.
Working families across Oregon are struggling to afford the rising cost of living — the cost of housing, food, and
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Cash is an effective tool to help families afford the ever-rising cost of
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Cash in the pockets of struggling families can help ensure they do not
Download a PDF of this fact sheet. Providing cash to families struggling to make ends meet is an effective way
Latest Podcasts

She Has a Good Job. She Still Needs a Food Bank: Oregon’s Affordability Crisis
What does it mean when you have a good job, work full time, and still can’t afford to make ends
October 22, 2026

“Never Seen So Many People Lose Food Assistance So Quickly”
At a time when the cost of food and other essentials has been on the rise, our nation’s most important
October 8, 2026

Tripling Union Membership Would Transform the Nation
A big increase in union membership would go a long way in fixing what’s wrong with the economy, according to
August 13, 2026

We Know How to Make Families More Economically Secure. Policymakers Just Need to Do It.