Elevate East County, our newest guaranteed income pilot, is supporting student parents in East Contra Costa County to help them achieve their goals and purse their dreams. 20 student parents will be selected to receive $500/month for a year.
To be eligible for ELEVATE East County and participate in this program, applicants have to meet the following criteria:
The program evaluation will assess how 12 months of unconditional financial assistance impacts the lives of pilot participants. Focal areas include housing, health and well-being, finances, academics, employment, family, parenting, relationships, and food security. All participants are invited to take part in the evaluation process, but they are not required to do so; they receive their monthly guaranteed income payment regardless of their participation in the evaluation. If they do elect to complete the survey, they are paid $50 for each one. The final report will share findings with Elevate East County’s partners and community members. We also hope it will build support for more programs like this so we can foster more equitable opportunities and pathways to mobility and stability for all.
Elevate East County embodies the belief that: prioritizing the well-being and success of student parents can create a ripple effect that uplifts and empowers all community members.
Thank you to our funders for the opportunity to facilitate our second Guaranteed Income pilot in East Contra Costa County.
Funders
Antioch Community Foundation
John Muir Community Health Fund
