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“The GBI program didn’t make people fearful of pursuing their dreams… it put you in a good space to dream a little bit bigger without fear. “

The GBI program positively impacted various aspects of families’ lives. Participants expressed increased confidence and a sense of control, attributing this to the monthly support that assisted them in meeting their daily needs and enabling them to better support their children’s health, activities, and schoolwork.

GBI Program Overview

Program Features
# of Families 540
Amount $500
Frequency Monthy
Program Dates 12/23 – 5/25
Eligibility
  • Resident of the City of St. Louis
  • Parent/guardian of a child in a STL City public or charter school.
  • Household income at or below 170% of the federal poverty level
  • Negatively impacted by COVID-19

Demographics

  • 5,434 applicants
  • 93% of participants identify as women
  • 84% of participants identify as Black/African-American
  • 60% report household income of $20,000 annually or less

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Program Partners

Treasurer’s Office

Program Manager

Washington University Center for Social Development & Brown School Evaluation Center

Program Evaluator

MoCaFi

Payment Administrator

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Program Administrator

“A lack of control is a terrible thing to feel…in this period of time, I have had the space to make things happen, to work on my credit, to get a new car, to build a resume, to seek out community connections and get people behind me. That’s the control I’ve had over my life and where I will be when this 18 months is over.”