$1,500 monthly payments available to low-income Warren County households. GiveDirectly is launching a guaranteed minimum income program in Warren County to help low-income households. The program will provide $1,500 per month for 16 months. The rural income for self empowerment (RISE GMI) program will reach about 550 households in Warren County. Applications open dec. 1 and close dec. 19. Residents must be 18 or older, live in Warren County, and have household incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Recipients will be selected through a random process. More information is available at rise.aidkit.org/o/home. Jeff atwood, entrepreneur and philanthropist, said the program aims to reduce economic insecurity with "minimum bureaucracy." He added, "when americans face unaffordable education, lack of accessible healthcare, or lack affordable housing, they aren't just disadvantaged - they're trapped. Guaranteed minimum income is a simpler, more practical, more scalable plan to directly address the root of economic insecurity." Local partners include the Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center, Vicksburg Warren School District, Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library, and Drive to Thrive Mentoring. Dr. Cedric D. Magee, deputy superintendent of the school district, said the program represents "a meaningful investment in our families and our future. When households experience greater financial stability, our students come to school better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed." Dr. Susie Calbert, executive director of the Youth Development Center, said her team will help residents complete applications and ensure families who can benefit most are aware of the opportunity. "The Youth Development Center is honored to serve as a community partner for RISE GMI in Warren County," Calbert said. GiveDirectly is also partnering with the nonprofit OpenResearch to study the program's impact and learn what helps build lasting economic stability in rural communities. RISE GMI is starting in three sites - Warren County, Mercer County, West Virginia, and Beaufort County, North Carolina - but is designed to expand to rural communities nationwide.

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