At RollingOn, we firmly believe that addressing the root causes of homelessness is essential to driving lasting change. The Denver Basic Income Project is a groundbreaking initiative that pays $12,000 in cash, no strings attached, to over 800 individuals experiencing homelessness in Denver, allowing recipients chances to restart life with dignity and hope. Preliminary results indicate remarkable improvements in housing stability and employment rates. For instance, 45% percent of participants secured stable housing within 10 months, and the project reduced reliance on emergency services, effectively saving the city an estimated $589,214 of public services spending.

Programs like the Denver Basic Income Project demonstrate that even modest financial support can have a deep impact in uplifting low-income populations, highlighting the potential for this initiative to be realized as a model for nationwide basic income initiatives. In fact, this project’s success has propelled other cities—such as Boulder, CO—to adopt their own basic income initiatives. This changing trend signals a shift in how we must approach homelessness in America by focusing on innovative strategies for prevention. By advocating for such initiatives at RollingOn, we are not only promoting health and stability in vulnerable populations but also contributing to larger movements towards equitable social support for all. Learn more about the Denver Basic Income Project's transformative work and how it aligns with RollingOn’s mission here!