There are 5,700 people experiencing homeless on any given night - with over 11,000 homeless on an annual basis. The unsheltered homeless population increased from 56% in 2017 to 70% in 2019 There are 480 homeless people sleeping in their cars or RV's- 33 are families
The County Park Rangers in 2018 issued 2,058 camping citations and closed 5,639 camps. This failed "Whack A Mole" Strategy creates significant housing and employment barriers for people experiencing homelessness
Your Mom or Dad? Your sister or brother? Your son or daughter? Your next door neighbor?
There are 5,700 people experiencing homeless on any given night - with over 11,000 homeless on an annual basis. The unsheltered homeless population increased from 56% in 2017 to 70% in 2019 There are 480 homeless people sleeping in their cars or RV's- 33 are families
IT IS TIME FOR A GURANTEED MONTLY INCOME FOR SACRAMENTO:
HOMELESS PREVENTION STRATEGY
The Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration [SEED], was launched in February 2019 by former Mayor Michael Tubbs, and founder of Mayors for A Guaranteed Income.
SEED randomly selected 125 residents to receive $500/month for 24 months. The cash was completely unconditional, with no strings attached including no work requirements. SEED's preliminary findings show how just $500/month can proivde the dignity and agency that everyone deserves.
Key findings:
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guaranteed income reduced income volatility, or the month-to-month income fluctuations that households face;
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recipients were healthier, showing less depression and anxiety and enhanced well being
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unconditional cash allowed recipients to find full-time employment
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guaranteed income alleviated financial scarcity creating new opportunities for self-determination, choice, goal-setting and risk-taking
Based on the positive experience of Stockton, there are now 6 cities with guaranteed income pilot projects. These include Compton, CA; St. Paul, MN; Richmond, VA; Oakland, CA; Pittsburg, PA; and Patterson, NJ.
Additionally, over 25 cities are considering a pilot project, including Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA and Newark, NJ
ACTION:
Contact Mayor Steinberg and let him know you support a Guaranteed Income for Sacramento and ask him to place on the agenda for City Council ASAP
If you are homeless, please call 211 for help.
Find food, shelter, housing, transportation, income [CalWORKs, G.R. SSI], legal and health care resources in the our publication, Peoples Guide to Health, Welfare & Other Services
NOTE: Given the lack of funding, we were not able to create a 2020 edition - but the resources in the Guide - while there are a few changes - should still help you find the resources you need
