A COMMUNITY BUILT ON TRUST
The Guaranteed Income Community of Practice (GICP) convenes policy experts, advocates, researchers, leaders, funders, practitioners and elected officials to learn and collaborate in the maturing arena of unconditional cash programs.
Community Spotlight
Rev. Dr. Leslie Copeland of the National Council of Churches USA (NCC) highlights the organization’s view that economic security and social safety nets are moral concerns. In response to the “big brutal budget bill,” she emphasizes that budgets are moral documents—reflecting a society’s priorities and values. NCC raises concerns that cuts to programs such as Medicaid and SNAP can have serious consequences for health, dignity, and well-being.
Drawing on scripture, Dr. Copeland stresses the importance of “caring for the most vulnerable” and notes that faith communities cannot fully replace government programs. For example, offsetting proposed SNAP cuts would require each U.S. church to contribute over $52,000 annually. She encourages civic participation through attending town halls, contacting elected officials, and organizing community discussions.
1,300+
Convening Members
825+
Organizations Represented
160+ Across 35 States
Demonstrations Supported Nationwide
A FOUNDATION OF EQUITY
The GICP builds on the success of two landmark guaranteed income programs: the Magnolia Mother’s Trust and the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration. The lessons learned from the first large-scale community-based pilot (MMT) and the first mayor-led demonstration (SEED) produced robust systems of support for new equity-focused guaranteed income programs to use.
Co-Convening Organizations
