She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs.

""Before basic income, I was pretty much homeless. I was able to get a new apartment, substitute teach, and pay my rent because I had that extra income. Later, it led me to get a bigger apartment, and land an even better job.""

""Dozens of families told Business Insider they used the money to afford childcare, pay household bills, fund higher education, and pay off debt.""

Cepia Harper, a middle school teacher and sneaker seller in Atlanta, benefited from a basic income program that provided $20,400 over two years. This financial support helped her secure housing and improve her job situation. Despite returning to multiple jobs after the program ended, she feels more stable than before. Many families participating in similar programs have used the funds for childcare, bills, education, and debt repayment. Basic income pilots across the U.S. are being studied for their long-term effects on poverty and financial stability.

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She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs.She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs. Briefly

She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs.
She received a $20,000 basic income. Two years later, she's back to working multiple jobs.
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