The City of Denver has approved a $2 million program for the Denver Basic Income Project aimed at Homeless.
Up to 140 women, transgender and non-conforming individuals will receive $1,000 in cash monthly for 12 months. City officials said the monthly stipend would “help individuals lift themselves out of homelessness.”
Mayor Michael B. Hancock said just as important as housing and shelter is a regular source of income for people experiencing homelessness.
Hancock continued:
This direct cash assistance will help more than 140 women and families currently living in shelters move into stable housing and support so they can stay home while opening up space in their shelters. us to serve more people.
$2 million was approved by the City Council last week.
The $2 million allocated to this cause was from the American Rescue Plan Act.
University of Denver’s The Center for Homeless and Homeless Studies will monitor the program, focusing on “housing outcomes, housing utilization and other homeless services, and improving mental health.” and substance use for those who choose to participate,” Fox News report.
Colorado GOP President Kristi Burton Brown does not endorse the program.
In an interview with “Mornings With Maria,” she said the show was “unsustainable” and “terrible.”
