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Contrary to what we often are told about this segment of the population....
A group of 50 homeless people were given about $5,700 and were allowed to spend the money however they wished as researchers followed their lives for more than a year.
By Joseph Guzman | Oct. 9, 2020
Story at a glance
Researchers found that those who received the money on average were able to find stable housing faster, maintain financial security and stability, and increased their spending on food, clothing and rent.
Spending on alcohol, cigarettes and drugs fell by an average of 39 percent.
Foundations for Social Change CEO Claire Williams said the findings were “beautifully surprising."
Preliminary findings from a new study out of Canada are pushing back against common misconceptions of social programs and those experiencing homelessness.
The “New Leaf Project” is a joint study spearheaded by Vancouver-based charitable organization Foundations for Social Change in partnership with the University of British Columbia.
Read more...
A group of 50 homeless people were given about $5,700 and were allowed to spend the money however they wished as researchers followed their lives for more than a year.
By Joseph Guzman | Oct. 9, 2020
Story at a glance
Researchers found that those who received the money on average were able to find stable housing faster, maintain financial security and stability, and increased their spending on food, clothing and rent.
Spending on alcohol, cigarettes and drugs fell by an average of 39 percent.
Foundations for Social Change CEO Claire Williams said the findings were “beautifully surprising."
Preliminary findings from a new study out of Canada are pushing back against common misconceptions of social programs and those experiencing homelessness.
The “New Leaf Project” is a joint study spearheaded by Vancouver-based charitable organization Foundations for Social Change in partnership with the University of British Columbia.
Read more...
Researchers surprised by experiment that gave homeless people thousands of dollars
A group of 50 homeless people were given about $5,700 and were allowed to spend the money however they wished as researchers followed their lives for more than a year.
thehill.com
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