Project HOME Trust Impact Report
September 23, 2024
Basic Income Pilot Program | Final Impact Assessment
Project Home Trust’s Basic Income Pilot Program had a transformative impact on the households of twenty low-income single mothers from June 2023 to May 2024.
They reported greater ability to meet basic needs and cover emergency expenses, improved outlooks, and better health, which extended to their children. These impacts were immediate and lasting, although they varied over time as households faced life’s inevitable ups and downs. Participants’ spending reflected prudent allocations focused on basic needs, and they reported stable work patterns and increased educational pursuits. When compared to a control group, participants showed substantial positive outcomes across many dimensions of household life.
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