About the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition

In 2024, Mothers Outreach Network created the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition to deepen our advocacy work and fight for policies that reflect what families need on the ground. Year-over-year, the coalition organizes public events, rallies and community meetings to bring guaranteed income into the mainstream conversation – and demonstrate its ability to reduce child poverty and housing instability across the district.

To ensure the coalition has what it needs to succeed, MON creates programming, facilitates meetings, handles all logistics and coordination and designs communication materials for each convening. 

The coalition is the vehicle for MON’s efforts to empower Black mothers, keep families together and challenge the childware and legal systems that continue to punish poverty. 

My Sister's Place: Guaranteed Income Pilot

Our interview with Mercedes Lemp about the RISE Trust pilot, which provides guaranteed income to survivors of domestic violence.
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Standing with Moms Wins Best Short Documentary

A short film about the Mother Up guaranteed income pilot has won Best Short Documentary for the 11th Annual Women’s Voices Now Festival. The film centers around 2 black mothers who seek justice for their children, families, and communities.
Watch the Full Film

We Want to Hear From You!

Take 2 minutes to fill out our community interest survey and let us know how you'd like to get involved. Whether you're curious about volunteering, organizing, or spreading the word— we welcome you.
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Our 4th Anniversary Reflection

For the 4th Anniversary of the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition, we’re taking time to reflect on how far we’ve come, the challenges ahead with the current administration, and how we can overcome them together. Join us as community members share their reflections and hopes for the future.
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This is about food, home, and medical care. It is not asking for the moon. It is basic human rights.

— Anonymous Member of the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition

Our Mission

We’re advocating for a permanent guaranteed income in Washington DC. Find out more about our story and what’s next.

Our 2025 Advocacy Platform

We want to expand the District Child Tax Credit, protect benefits for guaranteed income recipients, and pass policies in Congress that protect the economic dignity of families.

Resources for Policy Advocates

Explore tools, research, and guides to support your advocacy for guaranteed income. Whether you’re meeting with legislators, organizing in your community, or crafting policy proposals, these resources are designed to strengthen your impact.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

There’s important work ahead—and we need your energy and vision to make it happen. Whether you’re ready to get involved in big ways or small, we welcome you to join the movement for guaranteed income in DC.

Events Calendar

Stay up to date on upcoming events, meetings, and actions hosted by the DC Guaranteed Income Coalition and our partners. These events are open to all!