How a guaranteed income pilot program is helping some in Gary, Indiana




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Summary: The city of Gary, one of the poorest in Indiana, is now one of the latest places in the U.S. to have a guaranteed income pilot program. One hundred and twenty five residents are now receiving an extra $500 a month with no strings attached. City leaders hope it will be a valuable tool in fighting the poverty that has gripped the city for decades. NewsHour Weekend's Zachary Green reports as part of our ongoing series, 'Chasing the Dream: Poverty, Opportunity and Justice in America.' PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders