City of Alameda Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
Photo: Maurice Ramirez
The Alameda City Council directed $4.6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to launch Rise Up Alameda, the City’s first-ever guaranteed income pilot program that provided $1,000 per month to 150 low-income Alameda households over a two-year period. The goals of Rise Up Alameda were to reduce economic instability for program participants, help to change local narratives and perceptions surrounding poverty and the provision of public benefits, and help to support and inform the national discussion regarding public benefits and anti-poverty policies.
About the Program
Meet the Participants
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Julia
Movie Buff, History Keeper, and Island High Alumni.
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Tyronne
Navy Veteran, San Francisco Raised, Community Volunteer, and Cyclist.
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Laurie
San Rafael Native, Head Start Teacher, Wicked Superfan, and Caretaker.
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Andrea
49ers Fan, Vintage Barbie Doll Collector, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Long-Time Bay Area Resident.
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Dolores
Alameda Native, Community Caretaker, and Life-Long AT&T Employee.
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Gamal
World Cup Faithful, International Traveler, and Green Thumb.
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Jennifer
“Moss Boss,” Interior Designer, and Artist.
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Haroon
Transit Driver, Jogger, Father, and Long-Time Bay Area Resident.
