$500 more this month: New Stimulus Checks that you can apply now

The article discusses the Tacoma stimulus check program, which offers a one-time $500 payment to low-income residents affected by COVID-19. To qualify, applicants must be 18 years or older, have lived in Tacoma for at least 12 months, meet income criteria, and demonstrate economic hardship due to the pandemic. The application process involves submitting required documents and meeting a deadline of July 1, 2025. The program aims to assist 8,000 households funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and is part of the GRIT initiative exploring guaranteed income's impact on poverty reduction in Tacoma. Discussions around universal basic income have emerged from such programs during the pandemic, with hopes of addressing systemic issues driving poverty.

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