HudsonUP

Yesterday’s “The Power of Cash” event at was a great way to start the week! Hosted by , the Capital Region District Briefing included a panel discussion, bringing together
experts from the public and nonprofit sectors to explore the transformative impact direct cash transfer programs have on families and individuals across New York State. Pilot Director and Executive Director Joan Hunt joined other panelists in conversation on topics from reducing poverty to empowering families and how we can work together on real solutions for real challenges.

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📽️ 6PM Film Screening & Panel Discussion 🗣️

For a quick glimpse into what you can expect during tonight’s Panel Discussion, which will follow the screening of It’s Basic at Hudson Hall, take a quick listen to this segment that aired today on WAMC Northeast Public Radio (3m47s).

To reserve tickets: hudsonhall.org/events

https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-02-28/its-basic-hudson-to-screen-documentary-host-panel-on-universal-basic-income

"It's Basic": Hudson to screen documentary, host panel on universal basic income The city of Hudson is hosting a free screening of a documentary on universal basic income Wednesday evening as part of an effort to promote its own UBI pilot program.

HudsonUP launched its first cohort with 25 participants in Fall 2020, they’ve been receiving $500/month guaranteed with no strings attached for more than THREE years now!

Launching two more cohorts, 128 city of Hudson residents were selected in total and currently receive a monthly, guaranteed income.

Leah Hamilton, MSW, PhD continues to lead the research as PI, surveying and interviewing some of the participants, twice per year.

Participants shared how HudsonUP has impacted their lives - read it in their own words!