Guaranteed, Together, our guaranteed income program, has been a huge success!
Updated: Sep 10
Our first pilot of the program, which we did with Mothers Outreach Network (MON), was a great success! We gave up to $800 a month, over three months, to 15 households -- 100% of families reported being able to meet their basic needs while in the program. We are proud to be continuing with this program through the winter. Keep reading to see what families and educators thought of this program.
"This program has helped us a lot giving us extra money for things we need around the house and little things we may want. It has kept me from having to borrow money from people. My son looks forward to the money to buy games and it helps me too because now he can have things he wants without me having to provide it. Thank you guys again for this program -- it helps us so much and has taken away a lot of stress. Forever grateful." - Ms. B., an SJS Mother in the Guaranteed, Together Program in Winter 2024-25
"My son is learning the importance of budgeting money and it's teaching him responsibility. He now knows if there is something he wants, he has to save for it instead of just blowing the money every week because it's there. He makes sure he tithes at church and buys little things for the family, even if it's jus a variety box of chips for the house. This program has had a positive impact on him." - Ms. A, an SJS Mother in the Guaranteed, Together Program in Winter 2024-25
"This program has really helped my granddaughters think more about their entrepreneurial endeavors. They are serious about their craft and use their money to buy items for their pop-ups and anticipate new ways to market their product. I have seen an increase in self-esteem and awareness around community/collaboration and just taking more initiative in general." - Ms. J, an SJS Grandmother in the Guaranteed, Together Program in Winter 2024-25
"It has been extra helpful having money to spend on things other than bills. My son loves it and looks forward to his 'allowance' every week." - Mr. L, an SJS Father in the Guaranteed, Together Program in Winter 2024-25
"I'm a total single mom. The house doesn't move without my engine. I don't have anyone else I can turn to ask for help... I would like to tell all counselors, all investors, all politicians, everyone that has a hand in creating a world that can be comfortable: A lot of us mothers are willing to put in the work, the dedication, we're really ready. And some of us, we can't just wake up tomorrow and do the things we want to do in life because of financial hardship." - April, an SJS Mother in the Guaranteed, Together Program in Fall 2024
"Now I have money to spend on myself, on my children. It was a breath of fresh air. Like the bills are paid, everything’s handled. The pilot is very, very good, especially for single parents who are trying to get themselves back on track or if they already are with track, they can do more with their lives and with their families as well.” - Maria*, an SJS Mother in the Guaranteed, Together Program in Fall 2024 *name changed for privacy
"I see now, as a child living in extreme poverty, how I would've been able to move differently, with a program like this." - Amerra Sheckles, ELA Inclusion Specialist at the Social Justice School in Fall 2024
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