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 Meet Alma, a single mom navigating the challenges of caretaking, underemployment, and living in an unsafe neighborhood. Despite her struggles, Alma's primary concern remains caring for her sick mother and special needs son. Enter the ARISE program, City of Alexandria, Virginia’s guaranteed income pilot, which provides $500 monthly payment for 24 months. Six months into the program, Alma's life has already changed for the better. She can now prioritize essential doctor appointments without financial stress. Alma's journey reflects the transformative impact of support and opportunity. From struggle to stability, fear to safety, her story inspires resilience and gratitude. Through programs like ARISE, communities can uplift families in need and foster lasting change. *The names have been changed to protect the participants' identity. Read more about Alma’s story: https://lnkd.in/eKUGyfJ7 ABOUT THE PROGRAM: ARISE provides a $500 monthly payment to 170 randomly selected participants for 24 months with “no strings attached,” giving participants freedom to choose how to spend the money. #ACTforAlexandria #ACTforAlex #nonprofit #nonprofits #AlexandriaVA #ChangeMakers #SocialGood #philanthropy #TogetherWeCan #AlexandriaGives #EmpowerAlexandria #ARISE

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