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On Tuesday, March 11th, Joan Hunt (Pilot Director and Executive Director of the Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood) and Lira Campbell (HudsonUP Pilot Ambassador) joined other members of the NYS Cash Alliance in Albany for the first-ever “Power of Cash Advocacy Day.” Throughout the day, members of the Alliance met with legislators at the State Capitol to bring additional attention to the state’s growing economic crisis, while also highlighting the ability of direct cash to meet this moment. The day’s events culminated in a rally in front of the Million Dollar Staircase where Mrs. Campbell delivered a passionate speech, calling on New York’s leadership to step up their efforts to end poverty by getting unconditional cash into the hands of New Yorkers most in need.

For more information about the HudsonUP pilot, visit: website hudsonup.org

To learn more about the NYS Cash Alliance, visit: nyscashalliance.com

Yesterday’s “The Power of Cash” event at was a great way to start the week! Hosted by , the Capital Region District Briefing included a panel discussion, bringing together
experts from the public and nonprofit sectors to explore the transformative impact direct cash transfer programs have on families and individuals across New York State. Pilot Director and Executive Director Joan Hunt joined other panelists in conversation on topics from reducing poverty to empowering families and how we can work together on real solutions for real challenges.

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❓ What’s Next?!

HudsonUP Pilot Ambassador describes her experience at her second Guaranteed Income Now Conference, and is already looking forward to the next one! Lira, a Cohort 1 Pilot Participant, describes HudsonUP as providing opportunities for her to “spread her wings” and we are elated to watch her grow and share her story with so many across the country, in hopes that others will benefit from a guaranteed income in the future.

To learn more about our Pilot, visit our website (link in bio) and stay tuned as we will be sharing more updates and about the impact of HudsonUP on the lives of the 128 city of Hudson residents receiving $500/month for 5 years as participants in the Pilot!

‼️RESERVE YOUR FREE TICKET NOW! 🎟️
📽️ 6PM Film Screening & Panel Discussion 🗣️

For a quick glimpse into what you can expect during tonight’s Panel Discussion, which will follow the screening of It’s Basic at Hudson Hall, take a quick listen to this segment that aired today on WAMC Northeast Public Radio (3m47s).

To reserve tickets: hudsonhall.org/events

https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-02-28/its-basic-hudson-to-screen-documentary-host-panel-on-universal-basic-income

"It's Basic": Hudson to screen documentary, host panel on universal basic income The city of Hudson is hosting a free screening of a documentary on universal basic income Wednesday evening as part of an effort to promote its own UBI pilot program.

Meet the Panelists for tonight’s event!

Join HudsonUP Pilot Director and Executive Director of Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood Joan Hunt, HudsonUP and Spark of Hudson Co-Founder Susan Danziger, City of Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson, and Pilot Ambassador and Participant, Lira Campbell after the screening of It’s Basic!

Panelists will discuss HudsonUP’s history and the first 3+ years of piloting a guaranteed income locally, from their unique perspectives. Don’t miss it!

Film screening at 6PM; reservations recommended.

Reserve your free tickets in advance:
🔗 hudsonhall.org/events

Don’t forget to reserve your FREE tickets, space is limited at Hudson Hall!

🎟️Wednesday, February 28th at 6PM 📽️

Join us for a film screening of “it’s basic.” and a panel discussion with HudsonUP Pilot Director and Executive Director of Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood, Joan Hunt, City of Hudson Mayor, Kamal Johnson, and HudsonUP Ambassador and pilot participant, Lira Campbell.

A guaranteed income can significantly shift the potential for a family, household, and community. How would your relationships or big life decisions be impacted if you received a guaranteed $500 monthly? Would it be life-changing?

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For some, being selected for the HudsonUP Pilot and receiving a monthly guaranteed income has allowed for increased stability, and the ability to plan and prepare for the future.

A guaranteed income can help individuals and families survive difficult, temporary circumstances, and it can also allow them the resources necessary to shift their mindset - and their future plans - to include home ownership or entrepreneurship.

HudsonUP launched its first cohort with 25 participants in Fall 2020, they’ve been receiving $500/month guaranteed with no strings attached for more than THREE years now!

Launching two more cohorts, 128 city of Hudson residents were selected in total and currently receive a monthly, guaranteed income.

Leah Hamilton, MSW, PhD continues to lead the research as PI, surveying and interviewing some of the participants, twice per year.

Participants shared how HudsonUP has impacted their lives - read it in their own words!

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. today, we share quotes from some of his last speeches and writings in 1967. 57 years later, Dr. King’s vision finally comes closer to a reality, with more pilots and local governments across the nation demonstrating the power of a guaranteed income.

Join us today by sharing your support for a guaranteed income, and stay tuned as we begin another short series from the most recent wave of interviews with HudsonUP participants so you can hear directly how a guaranteed monthly income has impacted their lives over the past 1-3 years.

We are excited to announce that a FREE screening of the film “It’s Basic” and panel discussion at Hudson Hall on Wednesday, February 28th at 6PM.

In partnership with Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (), , and the City of Hudson, Hudson Hall will be hosting this screening as a part of the “Movies on Mainstreet” series.

Panel members include our Pilot Director and GHPN Executive Director Joan Hunt, City of Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson, and HudsonUP Ambassador and participant Lira Campbell.

Tickets are free, but space is limited. Reservations are recommended. Scan the QR code, click the link in our bio, or visit Hudson Hall’s website to reserve your ticket(s) today or to learn more!