Blog

Insights and perspectives from pilot staff and participants

Making Ends Meet
Oct 14, 2022

Making Ends Meet

What are our participants thinking about as they enter the program? Read on to learn how CRCP participants are planning to use the monthly cash assistance.

Building Pathways, Not Barriers
Sep 01, 2022

Building Pathways, Not Barriers

Applications for public benefits are often filled with barriers. Learn how our pilot took the opposite approach and designed multiple “happy paths” to enable 176,000 residents to successfully apply.

 Good Outreach Meets People Exactly Where They Are
Aug 18, 2022

Good Outreach Meets People Exactly Where They Are

The people who need cash assistance the most are often the hardest to reach. Learn how we were intentional in leading outreach efforts through equitable strategies here.

Guaranteed Income: A Bold Solution to Equitable Recovery
Aug 18, 2022

Guaranteed Income: A Bold Solution to Equitable Recovery

The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot is one of the largest guaranteed income demonstrations in the country. Learn about the background and guiding principles behind the program here.