Compton Pledge completes enrollment of 800 families

The Compton Pledge guaranteed income project, on which JFI is the design and implementation partner, has now fully enrolled 800 households and disbursed $1 million to support over 1770 recipients, including children.

From the press release:

A total of $9.1 million will be distributed in recurring payments over the next two years. 

The community-led pilot uses a custom, web-based payments platform to enhance the economic security and self-determination of historically marginalized groups, including undocumented and formerly incarcerated residents.

Find the full press release here, and Compton Pledge website here.