In Her Hands: Final Report

Economic insecurity remains a persistent challenge in the United States—especially for women in communities shaped by generations of disinvestment. In Her Hands set out to address this challenge by delivering unconditional cash to women in neighborhoods with some of Georgia’s highest poverty rates. The program, designed with community members, distributed $20,400 over 2 years to 654 low-income women across urban, suburban, and rural settings. Findings suggest that the program enabled participants to stabilize their finances, invest in their futures and communities, and overcome systemic barriers to economic security and mobility. Drawing on two 2 of program data, this report presents findings that illustrate how guaranteed income enables participants to stabilize, invest in their futures, and navigate systemic barriers.