Held provides direct, guaranteed income to people in need. We do this by partnering with community-based, social-support organizations. Our partner agencies refer individuals who need financial support to Held, and we provide them with a monthly guaranteed income. We believe that this combination of regular, guaranteed income and social support services has the power to transform people’s lives.
Meet David, Held’s First Guaranteed Income Recipient
In July, as a part of Held’s Employment Empowerment Partnership with Triad Goodwill, David began receiving $833 per month with no strings attached. I (John Thornton, Executive Director of Held)...
Talk City Podcast
I recently went on the Talk City Podcast hosted by the city of Greensboro to talk about guaranteed income and the work that we're doing at Held. You can watch at the link above or find it via Apple...
Triad Goodwill Industries Partnership
The Employment Empowerment Project is a first of its kind guaranteed income partnership aimed at expanding people’s employment and career opportunities. Held is proud to partner with Goodwill...