A program that aims to uplift low-income families
News – Cincinnati, Ohio (May 15, 2023) – UpTogether members discussed our strength-based approach on WVXU. Listen here.
News – Cincinnati, Ohio (May 15, 2023) – UpTogether members discussed our strength-based approach on WVXU. Listen here.
Hassan and his mother immigrated to the US twenty years ago through the Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery. He was lucky to meet the age requirement that afforded him access to educational and career opportunities that his three older siblings couldn’t. Today, he serves as the CEO of 4.0, a national incubator that connects, coaches, and invests in over 100 diverse leaders annually to pilot their visions for promising learning models. Throughout his tenure at 4.0, the organization has grown rapidly to a community of over 1,800 Founders in 45 states who collectively serve over a million youth and families annually. Hassan’s journey would not have been possible without the sacrifices of courageous people who worked intentionally to remove barriers and create opportunities for him and many more to thrive. This experience drives his deep commitment to building bridges to social and financial capital. Hassan is a Pahara and Education Pioneers alumnus.
News – Detroit, Michigan (April 14, 2023) – Kofi Kenyatta, senior policy director of UpTogether, an organization that influences policies for systemic change, said he hopes the task force will engage the community and that “small-scale” government programming will not suffice. Read more here.
News – Oakland, California (April 11, 2023) – UpTogether, the nonprofit organization facilitating Oakland’s program, recently received an anonymous $1 million gift allowing the program to continue until June. But when the program ends this summer, there will be numerous questions left to answer. Read story here.
News – Detroit, Michigan (April 4, 2023) – UpTogether’s Kofi Kenyatta appeared on NPR Detroit to discuss guaranteed income. “As an organization, we recognize that poverty has been created by racist and deficit based systems,” says Kenyatta, “and so in order to alleviate poverty, we also need equity and community centered policies and solutions.” Listen here.
News – Detroit, Michigan (March 27, 2023) – Steady direct cash — with no strings attached — in the hands of financially struggling Detroiters could help lift them out of poverty. That’s the case the national nonprofit UpTogether is making. The group sent a letter last week to Detroit City Council members and Mayor Mike Duggan’s office proposing a guaranteed income pilot program in Detroit. Read story here.
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Texto: 1-833-686-5651
Correo electrónico: help@uptogether.org
Teléfono: 1-878-444-2932
A partir del 27 de marzo de 2023, UpTogether introducirá una billetera virtual para facilitar los pagos a los miembros. Una billetera virtual es simplemente un lugar donde acceder al dinero que reciba de UpTogether. Los fondos se mantienen en el banco Sunrise Banks, N.A.
Esta no es una cuenta de ahorros y usted no recibirá intereses.
Le motivamos a que registre su tarjeta para poder reunir los requisitos del seguro del FDIC. Para registrarse, proporcione su nombre completo y la dirección donde recibe correo en la cuenta de su billetera virtual.
Cualquier dinero que reciba de UpTogether será automáticamente añadido a su billetera virtual.
Para utilizar el dinero de su billetera virtual, puede escoger una de las siguientes opciones:
*Pueden aplicarse recargos. Consulte el contrato del titular de la tarjeta para más detalles.
Si utiliza una tarjeta UpTogether virtual o física, todo el dinero que reciba de UpTogether se añadirá automáticamente a la tarjeta. No tendrá que hacer nada.
Si transfiere dinero a su cuenta bancaria, este proceso no es automático. Así que cada vez que reciba dinero de UpTogether, tendrá que solicitar la transferencia manualmente. Sabemos que puede ser una molestia, así que estamos trabajando para automatizar este proceso en el futuro. Le avisaremos cuando esté disponible.
Si tiene una tarjeta física o una tarjeta virtual, su saldo disponible permanece en su cuenta virtual o en su cuenta de tarjeta física. Esto significa que siempre puede transferir todo o parte de su saldo disponible a una cuenta bancaria o solicitar un cheque impreso.
Si ha solicitado previamente un cheque o una transferencia de la cuenta virtual a su propia cuenta bancaria, puede cambiar el método de pago la próxima vez que reciba dinero de UpTogether.
Retiradas de efectivo (cajero o TPV) |
$1.025,00 al día (Esto incluye los retiros en ventanilla de un cajero bancario y las transacciones de retiro en efectivo en caja) |
Compras con tarjeta (Firma & PIN) |
$10.000,00 al día |
Pasar a Débito |
$2.500,00 al día |
Solicitud de cheque |
$2.500,00 al día (Puede solicitar el cierre de la cuenta y un cheque por el saldo total de su tarjeta llamando al (1-855-925-4626) |
Transferencias electrónicas (a una cuenta bancaria, o a través de Venmo o PayPal) |
$2.500,00 al día |
A partir del 27 de marzo de 2023, UpTogether introducirá una billetera virtual para facilitar los pagos a los miembros. Una billetera virtual es simplemente un lugar donde acceder al dinero que recibe de UpTogether. Los fondos se mantienen en un banco Sunrise Banks, N.A.
No se trata de una cuenta de ahorro y no recibirá intereses.
Le animamos a que registre su tarjeta para poder beneficiarse del seguro de la FDIC. Para registrarse, facilite su nombre completo y dirección postal en la cuenta de su billetera virtual.
Todo el dinero que reciba de UpTogether se añadirá automáticamente a su billetera virtual.
Dispone de múltiples opciones para retirar efectivo de su billetera virtual:
Tarjeta virtual UpTogether
Esta es la opción por defecto donde se almacena el dinero de su billetera virtual.
Tarjeta UpTogether física
Además de utilizar la tarjeta para realizar compras, puede utilizarla en cajeros automáticos o para retirar efectivo en tiendas.*
*Pueden aplicarse recargos. Consulte el contrato de titular de la tarjeta para más detalles.
Transferir el dinero a su cuenta bancaria
Cheque impreso
Recibirá el cheque dentro de 5 a 10 días hábiles.
Apple Pay, Google Pay o Samsung Pay
Puede añadir su tarjeta virtual o física a una aplicación de pagos electrónicos como Apple Pay, Google Pay o Samsung Pay.
Para más detalles sobre cada opción, consulte la(s) sección(es) correspondiente(s) de esta página de preguntas frecuentes.
Actualmente estamos probando esta nueva billetera virtual con un pequeño grupo de miembros e introduciremos mejoras basadas en sus comentarios. Gracias por su apoyo y paciencia.
No. No puede añadir fondos personales a su cuenta virtual o física.
Nuestros miembros nos dijeron que querían más opciones para recibir sus inversiones de fondos de UpTogether. Así que hemos cambiado a una billetera virtual para satisfacer esta necesidad.
Antes, las únicas opciones disponibles eran las tarjetas UpTogether virtuales o físicas o una transferencia a su banco. Con una billetera virtual, tendrá esas opciones, además de poder solicitar un cheque impreso, utilizar su tarjeta física en cajeros automáticos y, en el futuro, podrá recibir sus pagos a través de Venmo y PayPal.
Una tarjeta UpTogether virtual funciona igual que una tarjeta física. La diferencia es que para utilizarla para hacer compras en tiendas, tendrá que añadirla a una aplicación de pagos electrónicos como Apple Pay, Google Pay o Samsung Pay.
No es necesario que realice ningún paso adicional para activar su tarjeta virtual. Puede empezar a utilizarla de inmediato.
Puede utilizar su tarjeta UpTogether Mastercard en todos los lugares donde se acepte la tarjeta de Débito Mastercard, en las tiendas participantes o en línea, o para pagar facturas (“biles”).
Para utilizarla en línea, sólo tiene que ingresar los datos de la tarjeta al pagar.
Para utilizarla en tiendas, tendrá que añadirla a la aplicación de pagos electrónicos como Apple Pay, Google Pay o Samsung Pay de su teléfono móvil.
Puede consultar el saldo de la cuenta de su tarjeta de dos maneras:
1) Inicie sesión y consulte su billetera virtual aquí.
2) Llame al 1-855-925-4626 y elija la opción “3” para escuchar su saldo actual.
No. No puede añadir dinero a su billetera virtual ni a su tarjeta virtual UpTogether. Sin embargo, si recibe dinero adicional de UpTogether en el futuro, UpTogether puede añadir el dinero a su tarjeta virtual.
Se deducirá un recargo por inactividad de $4.95 al mes de su saldo a partir del decimotercer mes después de cada periodo de 12 meses de inactividad. (La actividad incluye los pagos de UpTogether, aunque no haya gastado nada del dinero). Para evitar esta comisión, utilice su tarjeta al menos una vez al año después de su último pago de UpTogether, aunque sólo sea para comprar unos chicles.
Sí, al igual que otros tipos de cuentas que pueda tener, sus transacciones se registran y comparten en su billetera digital. UpTogether no podrá ver exactamente lo que ha comprado, sólo cuánto ha gastado y dónde.
Por ejemplo: Veremos como transacción: Amazon – $45, pero no podremos ver lo que compró.
Sí. Puede utilizar esta tarjeta en línea.
Sí, puede utilizar su tarjeta UpTogether fuera de Estados Unidos. Se aplican tarifas de conversión de divisas internacionales. Consulte el listado de tarifas y el acuerdo del titular de la tarjeta para más detalles.
Sin embargo, debido a la normativa bancaria, NO PUEDE utilizar las tarjetas en países prohibidos. Si desea confirmar que puede utilizar su tarjeta en un país determinado, comuníquese con el equipo de atención al cliente llamando al 1-855-449-2273, de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Hora Central, excepto días festivos.
Sí. Puede transferir dinero de su tarjeta virtual a una tarjeta física o a su cuenta bancaria.
¡Claro que sí! Usted puede agregar su tarjeta virtual a Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay. Vea los pasos a continuación:
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay
Si ya no tiene acceso al teléfono que contiene la información de su tarjeta virtual UpTogether, puede recuperar la información de su tarjeta visitando su billetera virtual aquí.
UpTogether no puede reponer el dinero gastado en caso de pérdida o robo de su tarjeta. Si necesita reclamar una transacción puede hacerlo llamando al 1-855-449-2273, de lunes a viernes de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. hora Central, excepto días festivos.
Su tarjeta UpTogether se enviará por correo a la dirección que indicó al solicitarla.
Debería recibir su tarjeta entre 7 y 10 días después de solicitarla.
Sí. Su tarjeta funciona como una tarjeta de débito, por lo que puede utilizarla en cajeros automáticos y para retirar efectivo en tiendas. Si retira dinero de un cajero automático de Allpoint, no se le cobrará recargos. Haga clic aquí para encontrar su cajero más cercano.
Si utiliza su tarjeta en un cajero automático internacional para retirar efectivo, se aplicarán recargos por conversión de divisas internacionales. Consulte las condiciones de uso de la tarjeta y el listado de los recargos para obtener más información.
Si no recibe su tarjeta en un plazo de 10 días después de haberla solicitado, por favor comuníquese con el Equipo de Apoyo UpTogether antes de solicitar una nueva tarjeta, ya que es posible que hayan retrasos en el envío.
Para activar su tarjeta, llame al número que figura en el reverso o vaya a su billetera virtual y seleccione la opción “activar su tarjeta”.
Puede utilizar su tarjeta en todos los lugares donde se acepte la tarjeta de débito Mastercard, en línea y en tiendas que acepten compras a través de billeteras móviles.
Puede consultar el saldo de la cuenta de su tarjeta de dos maneras:
1) Inicie sesión y consulte su billetera virtual aquí.
2) Llame al 1-855-925-4626 y elija la opción “3” para conocer su saldo actual.
No. No puede añadir dinero a su billetera virtual ni a su tarjeta física UpTogether. Sin embargo, si recibe dinero adicional de UpTogether en el futuro, puede añadir ese dinero a su tarjeta física.
¡Claro que sí! Una vez que tenga una tarjeta física como tarjeta principal, cualquier pago futuro que reciba de UpTogether irá automáticamente a tu tarjeta física. No tendrá que realizar ninguna acción adicional.
Recargos de sustitución de la tarjeta
● El recargo de sustitución de una tarjeta perdida o robada es de $3.50
○ Es posible que no se le cobre ningún recargo por la sustitución de una tarjeta extraviada o robada cuando se produzca un uso no autorizado de la misma.
Recargo de inactividad
● Se deducirá un recargo de inactividad de $4.95 al mes de su saldo a partir del decimotercer mes después de cada periodo de inactividad de 12 meses. (La actividad incluye los pagos de UpTogether, aunque no haya gastado nada del dinero). Para evitar este recargo, utilice su tarjeta al menos una vez al año después de su último pago de UpTogether, aunque sólo sea para comprar un paquete de chicles.
Sí, al igual que otros tipos de cuentas que pueda tener, sus transacciones se registran y se comparten en su billetera digital. UpTogether no podrá ver exactamente lo que ha comprado, sólo cuánto ha gastado y dónde.
Por ejemplo: Veremos Amazon – $45 como la transacción, pero no podremos ver lo que compró.
Sí, puede utilizar tu tarjeta UpTogether fuera de Estados Unidos. Se aplican tarifas por conversión de divisas internacionales. Para más detalles, consulte el listado de tarifas y el contrato del titular de la tarjeta.
Sin embargo, debido a la normativa bancaria, NO PUEDE utilizar las tarjetas en países prohibidos. Si quiere confirmar que pueda usar su tarjeta en un país concreto, comuníquese con el equipo de atención al cliente llamando al 1-855-449-2273, de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. hora Central, excepto días festivos.
Si pierde o le roban la tarjeta, comuníquese de inmediato con el proveedor de la tarjeta llamando al 1-855-925-4626 e infórmelos de su desaparición. En ese momento, un representante del servicio de atención al cliente podrá suspender su tarjeta para que no se produzcan actividades no autorizadas.
El recargo para obtener una tarjeta de sustitución es de $3.50.
UpTogether no puede reponer el dinero gastado en caso de pérdida o robo de su tarjeta. Si necesita reclamar una transacción, puede hacerlo llamando al 1-855-449-2273, de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. hora Central, excepto días festivos.
No. No puede añadir fondos personales a su billetera virtual ni a su tarjeta UpTogether virtual. Sin embargo, si recibe dinero adicional de UpTogether en el futuro, puede añadir el dinero a su tarjeta física.
Sí. Para transferir dinero de su billetera virtual a su cuenta bancaria sólo tiene que hacer clic en el botón “retirar al banco”. Tendrá que hacer esto cada vez que reciba dinero de UpTogether.
Sabemos que puede ser una molestia, así que estamos trabajando para automatizar este proceso en un futuro próximo. Le avisaremos cuando esté disponible.
Por lo general, el dinero llega a su cuenta entre 1 y 3 días después de realizar la solicitud.
Recibirá un cheque impreso por correo en un plazo de 5 a 10 días naturales.
Llame al servicio de atención al cliente al 1-855-449-2273, de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. hora Central, excepto días festivos.
Llame al servicio de atención al cliente al 1-855-449-2273, de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. hora Central, excepto días festivos.
Sí, se cobra una tarifa de $3,50 por cada cheque. No se aplica ninguna tarifa cuando se solicita el cierre de la cuenta y un cheque por el importe total del saldo de la cuenta.
Los fondos de esta cuenta se mantienen en una cuenta de tarjeta virtual o física gestionada por FiCentive, Inc. Sunrise Banks, N.A., miembro de la FDIC, emite la tarjeta en conformidad con una licencia de Mastercard International.
News – Detroit, Michigan (March 25, 2023) – More than 100 community groups and faith leaders, residents and businesses have signed a letter to elected officials demanding that Detroit join the growing number of municipalities with a guaranteed income pilot. Read an op-ed about the coalition from UpTogether’s Kofi Kenyatta here.
Can’t find your question?
As of March 27, 2023, UpTogether is introducing a virtual wallet to provide payouts to members. A virtual wallet is simply a place to access the money you receive from UpTogether. The funds are held at a bank Sunrise Banks, N.A.
This is not a savings account and you will not receive interest.
We encourage you to register your card in order to qualify for FDIC insurance. To register, provide your full name and mailing address in your virtual wallet account.
Any money you receive from UpTogether will be automatically added to your virtual wallet.
You have multiple options for how to withdraw cash from your virtual wallet:
*Fees may apply. See your cardholder agreement for details.
If you use a virtual or physical UpTogether card, any money you get from UpTogether will automatically be added to the card. You won’t need to do anything.
If you are transferring money to your bank account, this isn’t an automatic process. So every time you get money from UpTogether, you will need to request the transfer manually. We know that can be a pain, so we’re working to automate this process in the future. We will notify you when it’s available.
If you have a physical card or virtual card, your available balance stays in your virtual account or physical card account. This means you can always transfer all or part of your available balance to a bank account or request a paper check.
If you had previously requested a check or transfer from the virtual account to your own bank account, you can change the payout method the next time you receive money from UpTogether.
Cash Withdrawals (ATM or POS) |
$1,025.00 per day (This includes Over the Counter withdrawals from a Bank Teller and Cash Back transactions at the register) |
Card Purchases (Signature & PIN) |
$10,000.00 per day |
Push to Debit |
$2,500.00 per day |
Check Request |
$2,500.00 per day (You may request account closure and a check for the full balance on your card by calling 1-855-925-4626) |
Electronic Transfers (to a bank account, or via Venmo or PayPal) |
$2,500.00 per day |
As of March 27, 2023, UpTogether is introducing a virtual wallet to provide payouts to members. A virtual wallet is simply a place to access the money you receive from UpTogether. The funds are held at a bank Sunrise Banks, N.A.
This is not a savings account and you will not receive interest.
We encourage you to register your card in order to qualify for FDIC insurance. To register, provide your full name and mailing address in your virtual wallet account.
Any money you receive from UpTogether will be automatically added to your virtual wallet.
You have multiple options for how to withdraw cash from your virtual wallet:
*Fees may apply. See your cardholder agreement for details.
No. You cannot add personal funds to your virtual or physical account.
Our members told us they want more choices in how to receive their UpTogether cash investments. So we transitioned to a virtual wallet to meet that need.
Previously, the only options available were virtual or physical UpTogether cards or a transfer to your bank. With a virtual wallet, you’ll have those options, plus you’ll be able to request a paper check, use your physical card at ATMs, and in the future, you’ll be able to get your payouts through Venmo and PayPal.
A virtual UpTogether card works just like a physical card. The difference is to use it to make purchases in stores, you will have to add it to a wallet app like Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay.
You don’t have to take any additional steps to activate your virtual card. You can begin using it right away.
You may use your UpTogether Mastercard everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted, in participating stores or online, or to pay bills.
To use it online, just enter the card details at checkout.
To use it in stores, you’ll need to add it to your Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay wallet app on your cell phone.
You can check your card account balance in two ways:
1) Log in and view your virtual wallet here.
2) Call 1-855-449-2273 and choose option “3” to hear your current balance.
An inactivity fee of $4.95 per month will be deducted from your balance beginning on the 13th month after each 12-month period of inactivity. (Activity includes payouts from UpTogether, even if you have not spent any of the money.) To avoid this fee, use your card at least once a year after your last payout from UpTogether, even if it’s just to buy a pack of gum.
Yes, just like other types of accounts your may have, your transactions are recorded and shared in your digital wallet. UpTogether will not be able to see exactly what you purchased, only how much you spent and where.
For example: We’ll see Amazon – $45 as the transaction, but we won’t be able to see what you bought.
Yes. You can use this card online.
Yes, you can use your UpTogether card outside of the United States. International currency conversion fees apply. See the fee schedule and cardholder agreement for details.
However, due to banking regulations, you CANNOT use the cards in prohibited countries. If you want to confirm that you can use your card in a particular country, please contact the customer service team at 1-855-449-2273, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, except holidays.
Yes. You can transfer money from your virtual card to a physical card or your bank account.
Sure! You can add your virtual card to Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay. See the steps below:
Apple Pay
Google Pay
Samsung Pay
If you no longer have access to your phone which contains your UpTogether virtual card information, you can recover your card information by visiting your virtual wallet here.
UpTogether cannot replace any money spent while your card is lost or stolen. If you need to dispute a transaction, please file a dispute by calling 1-855-449-2273, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, except holidays.
Your UpTogether card will be mailed to the address you specified when you requested the card.
You should receive your card within 7 – 10 days after requesting it.
Yes. Your card works like a debit card, so you can use it at ATMs and get cash back in stores. There are no ATM fees if you withdraw money using an Allpoint ATM. Click here to find a location near you.
If you use your card at an international ATM to withdraw cash, there are international currency conversion fees. Please review the cardholder terms and conditions and fee schedule for details.
If you don’t receive your card within 10 days after requesting it, please reach out to the UpTogether Support Team before making an additional request for a new card as shipping delays may have occurred.
To activate your card, call the number on the back or go to your virtual wallet and select the “activate your card” option.
You can use your card everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted, online and in stores that accept purchases via mobile wallets.
You can check your card account balance in two ways:
1) Log in and view your virtual wallet here.
2) Call 1-855-925-4626 and choose option “3” to hear your current balance.
No. You cannot add money to your virtual wallet or physical UpTogether card. However, if you get additional money from UpTogether in the future, you can add that money to your physical card.
Sure! Once you have a physical card as your primary card, any future payouts you get from UpTogether will automatically go to your physical card. You won’t need to take any additional actions.
Replacement card fee
Inactivity fee
An inactivity fee of $4.95 per month will be deducted from your balance beginning on the 13th month after each 12-month period of inactivity. (Activity includes payouts from UpTogether, even if you have not spent any of the money.) To avoid this fee, use your card at least once a year after your last payout from UpTogether, even if it’s just to buy a pack of gum.
Yes, just like other types of accounts your may have, your transactions are recorded and shared in your digital wallet. UpTogether will not be able to see exactly what you purchased, only how much you spent and where.
For example: We’ll see Amazon – $45 as the transaction, but we won’t be able to see what you bought.
Yes, you can use your UpTogether card outside of the United States. International currency conversion fees apply. See the fee schedule and cardholder agreement for details.
However, due to banking regulations, you CANNOT use the cards in prohibited countries. If you want to confirm that you can use your card in a particular country, please contact the customer service team.
If your card is lost or stolen, please contact the card provider immediately at 1-855-925-4626 and report it missing. At that time, a customer service representative will be able to place a hold on your card so that no unauthorized activity may occur.
The fee to get a replacement card is $3.50.
UpTogether cannot replace any money spent while your card is lost or stolen. If you need to dispute a transaction, please file a dispute by calling 1-855-449-2273, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, except holidays.
No. You cannot add personal funds to your virtual wallet or virtual UpTogether card. However, if you get additional money from UpTogether in the future, you can add the money to your physical card.
Yes. To transfer money from your virtual wallet to your bank account simply click the “withdraw to bank” button. You will need to do this every time you get money from UpTogether. We know that can be a pain, so we’re working to automate this process in the near future. We will notify you when it’s available.
Generally, the money is in your account 1 – 3 days after you make the request.
The first transfer to your bank each month is at no charge. All other transfers are debited from your account at $1 per transfer.
You will receive a paper check in the mail in 5-10 calendar days.
Call customer service at 1-855-449-2273, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, except holidays.
Call customer service at 1-855-449-2273, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CST, except holidays.
Yes there is a $3.50 fee for each check.
There is no fee when you request account closure and a check for the full amount of the balance on the account.
The funds in this account are held in a virtual or physical card account managed by FiCentive, Inc. The card is issued by Sunrise Banks, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International.
Restorative Reentry Fund Launched in Oakland
Community Works and UpTogether partner on pilot for 38 justice-involved individuals
February 28, 2023 (Oakland, California): Community Works (CW), an Oakland nonprofit that provides wraparound services for people impacted by the justice system, launched a guaranteed income pilot for 38 individuals. The participants are receiving $1,000 a month for 12 months, followed by $500 a month for six months.
“We hope this project provides a starting point for a conversation about a truth and reconciliation process and how we can create the conditions for true wealth equity, prosperity, and liberation,” says Rahkii Holman, CW Program Manager.
CW is partnering with UpTogether, a national organization that seeks to change policies and systems so that people are seen and invested in for their strengths.
“UpTogether trusts and invests in people so that they can find their own pathways to economic mobility. This investment can provide the needed cushion for justice-involved individuals to seek the opportunities to help them achieve their goals.” said UpTogether CEO Jesús Gerena.
The goal of the Restorative Reentry fund is to assess the impact of guaranteed income on the well-being of participants, most of whom are returning from incarceration. The members of the pilot will have access to assistance with securing housing, employment, legal support, and medical care. Additionally, they will be offered educational resources in financial and digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and home ownership. Recipients will also be regularly surveyed to assess the impact of the payments.
“I am in the process of saving my guaranteed income in order to lease or rent an apartment. It really puts my mind at ease just knowing that I have 18 months of guaranteed income! I am so grateful for this opportunity,” said Tommy Shakur Ross, one of the Fund’s participants.
About Community Works (CW):
Founded in 1997, CW seeks to transform justice both as it exists within systems and as it can be outside of them. Our programs prevent people from entering justice systems altogether and improve outcomes for those who do, while our participants address harm, make amends, take accountability, achieve healing, grow individual capacity, and strengthen connections. Visit us at communityworkswest.org.
About UpTogether:
UpTogether is a national organization, founded in Oakland 20 years ago, with a bold goal of changing policies, systems, and underlying beliefs so that all people in the United States are seen and invested in for their strengths and are able to build power, reinforce their autonomy, and drive their own economic and social mobility. To learn more, visit UpTogether.org.
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