Providence GI Pilot
The Providence Guaranteed Income Program is administered by Amos House and is being evaluated by the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research.
SPENDING BREAKDOWN
The data in this pie chart shows aggregate spending for guaranteed income participants in Providence, RI. This includes all non-cash expenditures from the participants’ bank accounts, not just those that are from the guaranteed income they received.
Retail sales and services accounted for the largest share of spending, at 37.05%, followed by Food and groceries (30.54%) and Housing & Utilities (9.41%).
CHILD TAX CREDIT
The state of Rhode Island saw significant reduction in poverty as a result of the largest, national pilot in the Child Tax Credit that was implemented as a result of the Covid Pandemic.
This program provided tax credit for eligible taxpayers with qualifying children in the form of cash payouts. The credit amount varied based on factors like the number of qualifying children and the taxpayer’s income. It can lower tax liability or result in a tax refund.
During the course of this pilot, it has been proven to reduce poverty for families with dependent children – in every state.
Poverty Rate (Current Law)
9.4%
Poverty Rate (Under new tax credit)
6.2%
Percentage point reduction
3.2%
Percent change
33.7%
DEMOGRAPHICS
Basic Information
sample size (Treatment Group)
900
Avg. Age of Respondent (years)
1
Children in Households
Have Children in Household
1
%
No Children in Household
5
%
Avg. children in Household
1
Avg. Household size
Gender
Male
1
%
Female
5
%
Other
5
%
Ethnicity
Hispanic
1
%
Non-Hispanic
%
Race
White
1
%
African American
5
%
American Indian/ Alaska Native
5
%
Asian
1
%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
5
%
Latino
5
%
Other/ Mixed
5
%
Marital Status
Single
5
%
Married
5
%
Partnered/ in-relationship
5
%
Primary language at Home
English
5
%
Spanish
5
%
Other
5
%
Annual Household Income (in $USD)
Mean
$
14000
Median
$
10800
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Brandi
Brandi is a mother living in Providence who has struggled with homelessness for around 30 years. Most recently, Brandi was living in a temporary shelter when she finally was approved for a section 8 voucher. Even with a voucher, Brandi struggled to be able to find housing as many landlords discriminated against the fact she had no form of income at the time. After being chosen for the pilot, Brandi was able to present her monthly recurring cash payment as income to landlords as she pursued her apartment search. Last month, she was finally able to secure a unit and has money saved to assist her with her utilities.
“It is relieving to be a part of this pilot because if I need something, I can go get it,” said Brandi. “It feels good to know I can get things for myself, which is something I haven’t been able to do in a very long time.”
“This program has helped me in my family and in so many ways. I finally felt like someone cared. I have a steady income because of this pilot program and I want to say thank you to everyone who is helping those of us in poverty, helping us to get back on track and let us know there are people that still care. I would like to see this program for each and every Rhode Islander, and if they can take it out around the world I would like for everyone to get a chance at this program. It has helped my family put food on the table and gas in my vehicle.”
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PATRIC
Patric is a 31 year old male living in Inglewood. He had just left working for the post office and was trying to figure things out. He says, “I was in between jobs and trying to figure out everything. I’ve been able to get rent relief and get help with other bills. And they’re helping me in developing my career. By the end of the program, I’m hoping to be in a position to make a big purchase, like a house.”
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