The In Her Hands program in Atlanta gives up to $1,000 a month to women in certain neighborhoods. The goal is to reduce poverty by giving women direct, unconditional cash help.
In Her Hands, Program Offers Atlanta Women Up to $1,000 Monthly with No Conditions
According to The US News, in Atlanta, a program called In Her Hands is giving women a chance to get up to $1,000 every month, with no conditions attached. The biggest program in the U.S. that helps Black women is called “In Her Hands.”
And they can’t make more than twice the Federal Poverty Level, which is about $30,000 a year for one person or $51,000 for a family of three. The women must be at least 18 years old and live in certain areas on Atlanta’s Westside.
In 2024, the program grew to help about 270 women from neighborhoods like Bankhead, English Avenue, Vine City, and Washington Park. To keep things fair, the women were picked by drawing lots.
They will get $36,000 spread out over three years, either in the form of a $1,000 payment every month or a monthly payment plus a one-time bigger payment. You can use the money for anything, like everyday things, medical care, or investing for the future.
Guaranteed Income Programs Gain Popularity as Cities Debate Their Impact on Poverty
The last day to apply for the In Her Hands program was May 31, 2024. This program shows that more towns are trying out guaranteed income programs. One way these programs try to fight poverty is by giving people direct cash help without the rules that come with traditional welfare. There are ongoing debates across the country about these programs because some cities back them and others are against them.