Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $800 to be paid out to recipients in 10 days

Asher Notheis

May 05, 10:29 AM May 05, 10:29 AM

Selected residents of Palm Springs, California, only need to wait 10 days before a guaranteed income program begins paying $800 every month.

The program, which is being run by nonprofit organizations Queer Works and DAP Health, selected 30 recipients earlier this year in March and will begin the 18-month-long pay schedule on May 15. The recipients of this program will be free to spend this monthly payment in any way they see fit, according to Queer Works.

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Recipients will also be required to participate in a study by Queer Works, which will involve surveys taken each month. The data from this program will be made available every six months, with the final report expected in winter 2024.

To have been eligible for this program, applicants needed to have an income of no more than 30% of the median income of Riverside County, which is equal to $16,600. Additionally, applicants needed to be clients of either Queer Works and/or DAP Health and be considered primary residents of Palm Springs, California.

Applications for this program opened on March 15 and closed on March 25. The selected recipients of the program were notified of their selection on March 30.

The funding for this program, which Queer Works describes as universal basic income, comes from $500,000 from the city of Palm Springs.

The program is one of several guaranteed income programs taking place in California. In the city of El Monte, a program paying 125 applicants $500 every month is expected to begin on June 1, and in Sonoma County, recipients of the Pathway to Income Equity pilot program, who receive $500 every month, will receive their next payment on May 17.

Stimulus update: Direct payments worth $500 for more than 300 families to be sent in three days

Asher Notheis

April 16, 10:00 AM April 16, 10:01 AM

In three days, a guaranteed income payment will be sent to 305 families in Sonoma County, California.

The Pathway to Income Equity pilot program selected 305 out of 6,450 applicants. To be eligible, applicants had to have at least one child under age 6, be affected in some way by the coronavirus pandemic, and have a household income of no more than 185% above the federal poverty level, according to the Sonoma County Administrator's Office.

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"These payments will help families with young children who are often struggling under the double burden of the high costs of housing and child care — typically the two highest household expenses," said Chris Coursey, the chairman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.

"The information we gain from this pilot program will help shape future efforts to improve the health and welfare of our community," he added.

Officials said the payments are delivered on the third Wednesday of each month, which for this month will be April 19. The final payment for this program will be issued in December 2024.

Sonoma County officials will study what effect this additional monthly income has on reducing poverty and promoting economic mobility for families with young children, according to the Sonoma County Administrator's Office.

"Most of our selected recipients are already working — many working more than one job or more than 40 hours a week just to survive," said Angie Dillon-Shore, the director of the nonprofit group First 5 Sonoma County.

"This extra income will allow them to spend more time with their families, find a better job, or improve their financial well-being, resulting in better outcomes for their kids," she said.

The program accepted applications for the payments last year, and 6,450 applications were submitted online. Officials said that of all the applications, 2,383 met the eligibility requirements. The application period was from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31.

Stimulus update: Deadline to apply for $500 Sacramento guaranteed income program is in two days

Asher Notheis

April 12, 03:55 PM April 12, 03:55 PM

Residents of Sacramento, California, only have a couple days left to apply for a guaranteed income program that will give recipients $500 every month for a year.

The program, which is a partnership between the city and the nonprofit United Way, has already given 100 families in Sacramento County $300 every month since June 2021 and will select 80 applicants to receive this new $500 monthly payment. As part of this program, the California State University will conduct an evaluation on the experiences of participants who are receiving this money, according to United Way.

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Applications for this program opened on March 15 and will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday.

To be eligible for this program, applicants must earn an income below certain limits regarding household size, with a household of one adult earning no more than $28,205 and a household of two earning $43,201; this income limit will go up slightly with every child a household has, regardless of whether the house has one or two adults. Additionally, applicants must have a residential address within Sacramento.

The first payment is set to go out to recipients on July 1.

Recipients of this program will also receive surveys from the California State University in Sacramento, the first of which is mandatory and the second and third being optional, with the second being issued at the end of the program and the third being issued six months after the program's end. However, applicants who complete these optional surveys will be given $25 for both surveys completed.

All 80 of these eligible recipients will be randomly selected among applicants. These applicants will be informed that they have been selected through email sometime between late April and early May.

Stimulus update: Deadline to apply for $500 guaranteed income program in 13 days

Asher Notheis

April 02, 07:46 AM April 02, 07:46 AM

A guaranteed income program in the city of El Monte, California, is accepting applications for another 13 days. Recipients of the program will get $500 every month for a year.

A total of 125 applicants will be selected, and the program is intended for mothers in the city. Applications for the program opened on Monday and will remain open until April 15, according to the city.

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"Individuals selected to participate in the program will be issued a debit card," a representative with the city manager's office told the Washington Examiner. "Every month, the city will load $500 on the debit card. Individuals can use it to pay for goods and services at any location that accepts debit cards. The city will provide training on how to use the debit card for participants."

The recipients of this program will be selected by April 26, and the city anticipates the first payment will be sent out on June 1, the representative said.

To be eligible, an applicant must live within the city limits of El Monte, be a single female head of household with no spouse or partner in the house, and have children younger than 17. Additionally, applicants must have a verified income at or below the federal poverty line, be able to show a need for financial assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic, and be able to submit documents verifying school enrollment, proof of residency, proof of income, and a government-issued ID.

Those interested in applying for this program can do so either in person at the city manager's office, online, or by mail. Anyone submitting an application by mail should address the application to:

City of El Monte

City Hall East

Attn: GI Program

11333 Valley Boulevard

El Monte, CA 91731

Stimulus update: Deadline to apply for $500 guaranteed income program in 15 days

Asher Notheis

March 31, 11:49 AM March 31, 11:49 AM

A guaranteed income program in the city of El Monte, California, is accepting applications for another 15 days, with recipients of the program getting $500 every month for a year.

A total of 125 applicants will be selected to receive this income from the program, which is intended for mothers in the city. Applications for the program opened on Monday and will remain open until April 15, according to the city.

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"Individuals selected to participate in the program will be issued a debit card," a representative with the city manager's office told the Washington Examiner. "Every month, the city will load $500 on the debit card. Individuals can use it to pay for goods and services at any location that accepts debit cards. The city will provide training on how to use the debit card for participants."

The recipients of this program will be selected by April 26, and the city anticipates the first payment will be sent out on June 1, the representative said.

To be eligible, an applicant must live within the city limits of El Monte, be a single female head of household with no spouse or partner in the house, and have children younger than 17. Additionally, applicants must have a verified income at or below the federal poverty line, be able to show a need for financial assistance due to the coronavirus pandemic, and be able to submit documents verifying school enrollment, proof of residency, proof of income, and a government-issued ID.

Those interested in applying for this program can do so either in person at the city manager's office, online, or by mail. Anyone submitting an application by mail should address the application to:

City of El Monte

City Hall East

Attn: GI Program

11333 Valley Boulevard

El Monte, CA 91731

Stimulus update: Direct $500 payments for more than 300 families to be sent in 24 days

Asher Notheis

March 26, 06:10 AM March 26, 06:10 AM

Families receiving money from a guaranteed income program in California will receive their next payment of $500 in 24 days.

Sonoma County selected 305 families to receive $500 every month for two years as part of its Pathway to Income Equity program, and the next payment is scheduled for April 19.

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Officials will study what effect the additional income has on reducing poverty and promoting economic mobility for families with young children, according to the Sonoma County Administrator's Office.

Angie Dillon-Shore, director of the nonprofit group First 5 Sonoma County, told the Washington Examiner these payments would go out to recipients on the third Wednesday of every month and that the final payment would be issued in December 2024.

“These payments will help families with young children who are often struggling under the double burden of the high costs of housing and child care — typically the two highest household expenses,” said Chris Coursey, chairman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. “The information we gain from this pilot program will help shape future efforts to improve the health and welfare of our community.”

Applications for the program were only open to applicants who met specific criteria like being a resident of Sonoma County. Other criteria included being pregnant and/or the parent of a child no older than 5, being affected by COVID-19, and making an income of less than 185% of the federal poverty level. The federal poverty level is $42,606 for a family of three.

A total of 6,450 online applications were submitted for review, and 2,383 met the eligibility requirements. Applications for the program opened on Sept. 1 and closed on Oct. 31 of last year.

Stimulus update: Direct $500 payment to be sent to more than 300 families in eight days

Asher Notheis

March 07, 11:09 AM March 07, 11:09 AM

Families that were selected to receive money from California's guaranteed income program will receive their next $500 payment in only eight days.

Sonoma County selected 305 families to receive $500 every month for two years as part of its Pathway to Income Equity program. Officials will study the effect of the additional income concerning reducing poverty and promoting economic mobility for families with young children, according to the Sonoma County Administrator's Office.

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“These payments will help families with young children who are often struggling under the double burden of the high costs of housing and child care — typically the two highest household expenses,” said Supervisor Chris Coursey, chairman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. “The information we gain from this pilot program will help shape future efforts to improve the health and welfare of our community.”

Angie Dillon-Shore, the director of the nonprofit group First 5 Sonoma County, told the Washington Examiner these payments will go out to recipients on the third Wednesday of every month and that the final payment will be issued in December 2024.

Applications for the program were only open to applicants who met specific criteria, including being a resident of Sonoma County. Other criteria included being pregnant and/or the parent of a child no older than 5, being affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and making an income of less than 185% of the federal poverty level. The federal poverty level is $42,606 for a family of three.

A total of 6,450 online applications were submitted for review, with 2,383 meeting the eligibility requirements. Applications for the program opened on Sept. 1 and closed on Oct. 31 of last year.

Stimulus update: Direct $500 payment to be sent to more than 300 families in 11 days

Asher Notheis

March 04, 05:39 AM March 04, 05:39 AM

In 11 days, select California families will receive a payment of $500 from a guaranteed income program.

The program, Pathway to Income Equity, gives $500 to 305 families in Sonoma County every month over the course of two years. Officials will study the impact of this additional income concerning reducing poverty and promoting economic mobility for families with young children, according to the Sonoma County Administrator's Office.

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“These payments will help families with young children who are often struggling under the double burden of the high costs of housing and child care — typically the two highest household expenses,” said Supervisor Chris Coursey, chairman of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. “The information we gain from this pilot program will help shape future efforts to improve the health and welfare of our community.”

Angie Dillon-Shore, the director of the nonprofit group First 5 Sonoma County, told the Washington Examiner these payments will go out to recipients on the third Wednesday of every month and that the final payment will be issued in December 2024.

Applications for this program were open to applicants who met specific criteria, including being a resident of Sonoma County, being pregnant and/or the parent of a child no older than 5, being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and making an income of less than 185% of the federal poverty level, which would be $42,606 for a family of three. Applications for this program opened on Sept. 1 and closed on Oct. 31, according to First 5 Sonoma County.

A total of 6,450 online applications were submitted for review, and 2,383 of those met eligibility requirements.

Additional information regarding this program can be found online.