โIt burst my bubbleโ: Uplift Harris recipient reacts to TX Supreme Court blocking funds
The Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking Harris Countyโs guaranteed income program from taking effect and releasing funds. One recipient shared how he was hoping to secure housing with the payment.
TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris
โHarris County officials cannot continue to abuse their power and the peopleโs money to score political points, and we will fight every step of the way to hold them accountable," Paxton said in a press statement.
$500 monthly payments scheduled for Wednesday through Uplift Harris remain in limbo despite judge siding with county
The first of 18 monthly payments are supposed to go out this Wednesday. And despite a judge siding with Harris County, Paxton has filed an appeal. Leading County Judge Lina Hidalgo to wonder when and if they can even give recipients the money.
โI was broken-hearted:โ Grandmother rejected for Uplift Harris program says more people need the help
The Uplift Harris program that will give $500 a month to qualified people begins next month. Over 82,000 people applied for fewer than 2,000 spots. These arenโt just numbers, but people living paycheck to paycheck.
List: Houston-area nonprofits applicants of Uplift Harris can still turn to
The Uplift Harris program, where financially struggling residents in Harris County residents could qualify for a $500 monthly grant has notified its recipients, but there are still dozens of nonprofits Houstonians in need can reach out to.
How low-income families can apply for $500 monthly assistance through Uplift Harris program this Friday
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson will discuss Uplift Harris a day before eligible households can start applying for the guaranteed income program.
โItโs unfortunateโ: Undocumented residents ineligible to apply for $500 monthly check from Uplift Harris program
Elected officials in Harris County created a guaranteed income program aimed at helping residents in our community who are in need however dozens of people who may be looking for the extra help have been informed that they are ineligible to apply.