Project Community Connections Inc. (2024)
Project Community Connections, Inc. Cash Transfer Pilot
In recent years, unconditional cash transfer programs have garnered global attention for their potential to positively transform existing social assistance programs and policy. While the effectiveness of such policies, often referred to as guaranteed or basic income, is increasingly documented, less is known about their effects on households experiencing homelessness, a group with particularly complex and multidimensional needs. The limited research available, however, is promising, suggesting that even one-time cash transfers can lead to fewer days spent homeless and ultimately generate net societal savings.