UBI, or universal basic income, is a form of direct cash assistance to help the most vulnerable get back on their feet. A new study in Denver suggests it works.
  • Chunk@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    9 months ago

    I read a lot about this and I have a friend who does social work with homeless people.

    There are so many different situations for homeless people. The ones who can better their situation with $1k/mo are truly down on their luck. They need a boost and they can get back on their feet. These are the “invisible homeless” because they are generally ashamed of their situation.

    Then you have crackheads. The money won’t help them.

    Then you have the mentally ill. They need medical treatment. Cash is less important.

    Finally, you have people who have given up. They don’t want to leave their tent. They’ve been homeless so long it’s their life. They prefer it. It’s familiar. I don’t know how money affects this situation.