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BAY-CASH
Civic and Social Organizations
Cambridge, MA 236 followers
Trust Youth. Lead Through Innovation. End Youth Homelessness
About us
BAY-CASH will rigorously evaluate whether 2 years of regular cash payments plus 2.5 years of supportive services are effective in ending homelessness for young adults in Greater Boston. Our goal is to ensure that every young person has access to an evidence-based direct cash transfer model developed in partnership with young people with lived experience of homelessness for young people with lived experience of homelessness.
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www.baycash.org
External link for BAY-CASH
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Cambridge, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Youth Homelessness, Direct Cash Transfers, Evidence Building, Youth Leadership, and Shared Ownership
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Cambridge, MA 02140, US
Employees at BAY-CASH
Updates
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🌟 Thank You Core Partners and Friends! 🌟 We want to give a big thank you to everyone who joined our strategic planning meeting on Friday, September 13th! Your presence and contributions were more than we could ask for. A special shoutout to More Than Words for graciously hosting us in their beautiful bookstore. If you haven’t visited yet, we highly recommend it! We are so excited about our next steps and can’t wait to share our NEW strategic plan! Stay tuned.
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🌹 In Memory of Pablo 🌹 I’m heartbroken to share that we lost an incredible person. On July 19th we found out Pablo Suarez had passed away. Although our time with Pablo was cut short, he and his amazing wife, Janot welcomed us with such warmth and kindness. Pablo's energy was truly infectious. I still remember standing with him after the Amity Day event in Weston. As I spoke with someone sharing some "less than progressive" views, Pablo leaned in like an old friend and we exchanged knowing smiles. In that moment it was like an instant connection. The sense of kinship and values we shared felt special. The kindness Pablo and Janot both showed BAY-CASH, inviting us into their beautiful home with an attitude of “we’ll figure this out together,” left us inspired and uplifted. Pablo meant the world to his community, and we’re so grateful to have met him. Our hearts go out to Janot and all of Pablo’s loved ones during this difficult time.
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"Recipients of cash benefits were healthier and less likely to visit the emergency department for mental health or substance abuse issues, according to a groundbreaking new study by Harvard researchers...while previous analyses of cash benefits warned against recipients’ increased use of drugs and alcohol, the new study found cash benefits led to 87% fewer emergency department visits related to substance use." Nope... Participants really really really don't spend their cash benefits on "drugs." Let's follow the evidence and give our young people the chance they deserve. https://lnkd.in/efPMfM-x
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Learning, collaborating, innovating, elevating others, and using my skills, time, talent, and energy to end homelessness for youth and young adults in America
Basic income lets some parents afford toys and new shoes for their kids. One mother said it was 'life-changing.' At BAY-CASH We feel confident in these kinds of results. Let's do this for young adults who need it most in Boston! https://lnkd.in/ec3W69J2
Basic income lets some parents afford toys and new shoes for their kids. One mother said it was 'life-changing.'
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Thank you A Way Home America for elevating direct cash transfers for our young people! Your leadership has been transformative for our field and will make an important impact on our work at BAY-CASH
AWHA is known for being on the cutting-edge of transformative policy solutions to end and prevent youth homelessness. One of those cutting-edge strategies that uplift our work is direct cash transfers for youth. According to Point Source Youth @pointsourceyouth Direct Cash Transfers (DCT) are a growing global intervention proven to meet the needs of young people remotely, digitally, and efficiently. The way DCT programs for youth work is simple: program staff distributes cash to youth either remotely or safely in person at a frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) that works best for them. At A Way Home America, we recognize that DCTs support the agency, dignity and empowerment of eligible recipients, like unsheltered and homeless youth. #endyouthhomelessness #directcashtransfer #homeless #homelessyouth #housingisahumanright
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Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Earlier this year, back in June BAY-CASH had the honor of speaking at the Weston United Methodist Church for their 4th Annual Race Amity Day! Held every year on the second Sunday in June, Race Amity Day is a celebration that showcases the power of interracial partnerships that foster lasting and powerful social change. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with others committed to driving meaningful change. We are grateful to Reverend Alicia Velez Stewart and Reverend Jeffrey Barz-Snell for hosting us, and we extend a heartfelt thanks to Colm McGarry and Shirley Rougeau for inviting us to speak at this year's Race Amity Day. We hope you’ll take some time to dive deep into what BAY-CASH had to say and share your thoughts on our presentation.
4th Annual Race Amity Day 06.09.2024
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Get ready for a trip down memory lane! Earlier this year, back in June BAY-CASH had the honor of speaking at the Weston United Methodist Church for their 4th Annual Race Amity Day! Held every year on the second Sunday in June, Race Amity Day is a celebration that showcases the power of interracial partnerships that foster lasting and powerful social change. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with others committed to driving meaningful change. We are grateful to Reverend Alicia Velez Stewart and Reverend Jeffrey Barz-Snell for hosting us, and we extend a heartfelt thanks to Colm McGarry and Shirley Rougeau for inviting us to speak at this year's Race Amity Day. We hope you’ll take some time to dive deep into what BAY-CASH had to say and share your thoughts on our presentation.
4th Annual Race Amity Day 06.09.2024
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Community College is now FREE for all Massachusetts Residents. A major milestone in our collective efforts to keep breaking educational opportunity barriers here in the Commonwealth. https://lnkd.in/emBF_BVh
‘It feels so relieving.’ Students celebrate free community college program - The Boston Globe
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