Douglas County, in partnership with local agencies, will present two screenings of a documentary about pilot programs that give people an extra $500 to $1,000 per month as guaranteed basic income.
The documentary, “It’s Basic,” presents “an account of the benefits, criticisms and outcomes of giving unconditional money to people in need and examines whether Basic Income pilot programs eradicate child poverty and level the racial playing field through community-centric solutions,” according to a news release from the county.
Screenings will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St., and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the Eudora High School auditorium, 2203 Church St.
“Following the screenings, a panel of local leaders will discuss insights from the film, address the impact of poverty on families in Douglas County, and explore local initiatives aimed at establishing a guaranteed income program,” according to the release.
Event hosts include the county, United Way of Kaw Valley, Eudora Schools Foundation, LiveWell Douglas County and Engage Douglas County, according to the release.
The events are free and open to the community. Refreshments will be available, and child care will be offered for free at the Eudora event.
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