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Rochester, New York is another step closer to launching the Guaranteed Basic Income program for about 350 low income families. Under the GBI pilot program selected families living at or below 200% of the federal poverty line will receive months payments of $500. The program is to launch this spring. The details of the pilot […]
According to Deloitte’s 2022 back-to-school survey, back-to-school shopping is the second largest spend for families annually, behind the holidays. Parents plan to spend $661 per child, on average, for back-to-school shopping this year, up 8% from 2021 and 27% from 2019. Clothing and accessories lead the increase, costing 18% more this year on average. School […]
New York State is cracking down and limiting bank overdraft and insufficient funds fees. The reason is to encourage financial institutions to “address demand for low-cost banking services.” The insufficient funds and overdrafts fees disproportionately impact individuals with low-income. The Department of Financial Services sent the new guidance to regulated banks in New York State. […]
Travis Scott announced that he will support the families of victims who died at Astroworld Show last week. Scott vowed to cover the funeral costs for the eight attendees – ages 14 through 27. The deaths appear to result from the festival’s stampeding crowd and other alleged negligence. Scott also offered of full refunds for […]
Roddy Ricch announced over the weekend, that he intends to donate his pay to the victims’ families, affected by the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival Friday night. A crowd surge left eight dead and “scores” of attendees injured. “Please have the families of those who we lost yesterday reach out,” the rapper wrote in his […]
According to a Florida judge the victims and families of the Florida condo collapse that killed nearly 100 people June 24 would receive $150 million to start. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Michael Hanzman said at a hearing the amount would include $50 million in insurance money and at least $100 million from the sale of the […]
Beyoncé is helping families facing foreclosures and evictions. The BeyGOOD Impact Fund, is giving out grants worth $5,000 to individuals and families this holiday season. On @beygood’s Instagram: “This holiday season while many are stressed with what they will do next regarding their housing, we are proud to share some GOOD news. Beyoncé is giving $5k […]
Tyler Perry donated at least 5,000 meals to families in need before the Thanksgiving holiday. The giveaway took place at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Sunday. Reports say that cars were lined up for miles. The gifted items included boxes of food and Kroger gift cards. Perry personally funded the event, and studio employees donated their […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that no New Yorker would be thrown out in the streets because of the pandemic. Cuomo announced the rental assistance program that will help low-income families. The program will give families and individuals affected by coronavirus direct aid. The rental assistance is a part of the CARES Act and is […]
The new Rochester City School District Superintendent, Lesli Myers-Small, announced a support system to help students and families. The district is providing social-emotional support. Myers-Small said in a letter to families, “While I am always humbled and inspired by our students’ strength and resilience, I also understand that now more than ever, we must provide […]