The S.T.E.P (Striving Towards Economic Prosperity) pilot at United South End Settlements is a Guaranteed Income Program where participants receive $800 monthly for 18 months without requirements on how they spend the money.
The S.T.E.P (Striving Towards Economic Prosperity) pilot at United South End Settlements is a Guaranteed Income Program where participants receive $800 monthly for 18 months without requirements on how they spend the money. Perla and her children find strength in one another. "I have two kids; both are everything for me. I try to do whatever I can for both of them," Perla said. "I have a beautiful family because we support each other."
Dear USES Community, We hope this communication finds you healthy and managing this transition from the pandemic well. We are so excited to be sending our first communication on the day after President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Our wish is for you […]
Dear USES Community, Last June, I wrote to our USES community to share my reflections on the first six months of 2020; the racial injustices unveiled by the COVID-19 pandemic, police brutality, and the unrelenting racism and violence BIPOC face daily- whether they are bird watching, sleeping in bed, or going for a run. 2020 was the year of […]
Dear USES Community, The unprecedented times we are living through continue to shed light on the racism in our society. Last June, as we were navigating the global pandemic and the world’s awakening to racial injustices in our country, I wrote to our community following the murder of George Floyd. Today, my heart is heavy […]
Today we celebrate Harriet Tubman Day! USES dates back to 1904, when six Black women opened the Harriet Tubman House at 37 Holyoke Street in the South End. At that time, it was a boarding house that provided shelter, food and clothing for women. Harriet Tubman was named honorary president of the Harriet Tubman House four years before her death […]
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