Dossier
UpTogether
Coverage of UpTogether in the Nexus archive.
- She received a $12,000 basic income. Three years later, she's a mom of six and moving to a bigger apartment.
Taniquewa Brewster participated in Austin's basic income program, receiving $1,000 monthly for a year to help cover bills, build savings, and advance her career. Three years later, she remains a single mother of six, has moved to a bigger apartment, and feels more financially confident despite ongoing concerns about emergency expenses.