DC Guaranteed Income Coalition
*WHY WE CHANGED OUR NAME: INTRODUCING THE GUARANTEED * *INCOME COALITION! OUR MOVEMENT IS PUSHING FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE IN DC! *
At the October monthly meeting of the DC Universal Basic Income Coalition, participants rolled up their sleeves, thoughtfully discussed the group’s name and values, shared their reflections, and, by consensus, concluded that the time has arrived for our coalition to sharpen its name and to use language that captures our racial justice goals, our narrative-change efforts, and our movement. That name, to be reflected in future messaging, is “guaranteed income”. Read this piece about naming … Read more

The meeting began with a September Lateral Learning Poll in which the participants were able to vote for what it is they want the organization to focus on and what they want to learn about in the month of September. Some ideas presented for the September Lateral Learning Session were: Ubi for parents and caregivers – child tax credits, UBI for workers – EITC, UBI for excluded workers, UBI from an international perspective, UBI for teens aging out of foster care, UBI and housing, and other topics.

The focus of the meeting was on the guest panelists from Community Spring, … Read more

In the days leading up to the march I wondered how many people who were not participants would be interested in learning more about UBI as we walked; I hoped the weather would be mild and the energy among those of us marching would remain high. On the 26th, I was not disappointed. Despite the unexpected change in our meeting location at the MLK Memorial, the pre-march speeches kicked off with gusto. The high energy at the march was contagious, driven by people of all … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

September 27, 2021

CONTACT:

Melody Webb: mailto:info@mothersoutreachnetwork.org.   

The September 25^th DC Basic Income March and Rally Celebrated District’s Historic Local Funds for Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs and Other Income Support Programs

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The group D.C. Universal Basic Income Coalition, District residents and advocates held the 2021 DC Basic Income March and Rally on Saturday September 25th  to acknowledge an historic year of funding for local income support programs and to urge DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to support guaranteed income for the City. The group sponsoring the March, the DC UBI Coalition, has for … Read more

The 2021 DC Basic Income March is nearing! This upcoming Saturday, September 25 at 1 pm – join us for brief tributes at the Martin Luther King Memorial on the National Mall, then proceed with us to the Wilson Building at 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue. March and chant with us from the MLK Memorial past the World War II Memorial, the National Museum of African American History, along 15th Street and east to Pennsylvania Ave at the Wilson Building. At 2:30 pm, we will rally around the need for guaranteed basic income.We are calling for the following: Mayor Bowser to joinMayors for … Read more

REGISTER NOW for the August meeting: https://tinyurl.com/August19DCUBI.

Register now for the August DC UBI monthly meeting! On August 19th the DC Universal Basic Income Coalition will host Community Spring Executive Director Lindsay Kallman, and Fellow Kevin Scott. They will discuss their guaranteed income pilot that will make payments to returning, formerly incarcerated Floridians, when it launches in fall 2021. We can’t wait to hear the details! Washington, D.C. has a vibrant, activist community of individuals with lived experience with incarceration and we invite all DC and metro area returning citizens and allied individuals and groups to attend this … Read more

You did it!

D.C. Guaranteed Income Advocates Took a Crucial Step toward Publicly Funded-GI in D.C.! Maintain the momentum of support for guaranteed income in Washington, D.C.! On July 8, during its budget report markup session, the D.C. City Council (“Council”) Business and Economic Development Committee approved $1.5 million for a guaranteed income pilot program, as well as $9 million for baby bonds, the “Child Wealth Building Act”. Due to the voices of our coalition and allies, the critical importance of guaranteed income pilot programs has been heard!  Please keep up the momentum by expressing your support for guaranteed income … Read more

By Merrill Truluck
The Marshall Plan for Moms is a policy concept that has been embedded in legislation (H.Res.121) that has been introduced to the House and is backed by prominent members of society and women-run organizations meant to restore mothers in the workforce. The measure can be viewed here: www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/121/text?r=2&s=2
The Plan is modelled after the Marshall Plan of 1948, which offered economic support to Europe following World War II.

What are the Measures Included in the Marshall Plan?

1. A paid leave plan.

This is important in securing families’ physical and financial health. It would include reinstating the … Read more

Advocating for Universal Basic Income (UBI) is a priority for Mothers Outreach Network (MON) because we believe that guaranteed basic income can bring about economic justice for marginalized families in Washington, D.C. To this end, MON convenes the DC UBI Coalition, which has met via virtual gatherings every third Thursday since November 2020. The next DC UBI Coalition meeting will take place on March 18th at 5 pm. DC UBI Coalition meetings seek to educate, mobilize, and build support for our key campaign for guaranteed income pilots as a tool for racial equity.

These meetings aim to generate a robust … Read more

We are excited to announce that The Mothers Outreach Network has won the Our VoicesDMV Community Action Award, presented by Comcast. This award provides micro-grants to individuals and nonprofits who are working to improve their region. This community engagement initiative was launched in 2017 to help address challenges in the DC region and has been a powerful tool in community engagement and civic leadership. We won this award for our Mamas Together Mutual Aid Community Survey Project. With the micro-grants help, this project aims to support and empower women who find themselves in the most dire circumstances. We will do … Read more