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Real Stories

Watch and listen to stories of impact, featuring participants and advocates for direct cash assistance programs, such as Newark’s guaranteed income (GI) pilot and the expanded Child Tax Credits enacted during the pandemic.

NEWARK GUARANTEED

Jennymarie and George are among the 400+ participants in Newark’s guaranteed income (GI) pilot, which supported economically vulnerable residents with cash payments during a two year period.

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Jennymarie Idrobo

Newark Guaranteed Income Pilot Participant

Jennymarie Idrobo

Newark Guaranteed Income Pilot Participant

JennyMarie from North Newark
Jennymarie picking lime at supermarket
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George Myles

Newark Guaranteed Income Pilot Participant

George Myles

Newark Guaranteed Income Pilot Participant

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George Myles
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Quote from Jennymarie
Quote from George Myles, Newark GI Participant