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The THRIVE East of the River program “demonstrated that unconditional cash is an extremely effective form of support during an emergency."

GGWash gives a by-the-numbers breakdown of the THRIVE East of the River program. The data is sourced from The Urban Institute's analysis of the program.

“It’s not just diapers,” Carr said. “It’s every necessity. It’s wipes. It’s shampoo. It’s everything a baby can need, from formula to cereal to toys to a high chair to car seats — all of their essential needs.”

Fox News 4 highlights Bread for the City's food pantry and the struggles it's facing due to the pandemic.

“The need for access in [these wards] was just so robust,” CEO George Jones said of the decision to choose its location at 1700 Good Hope Road SE.

“If they come in here, they don’t have to worry about a bill or getting charged,” said Abramson. “If they need to come in for any reason, they know they can call or walk-in.”

“In Southeast I’m meeting a different patient,” Myles said. “I’m meeting some patients who have had routine care, but oftentimes clinics open and close in Southeast. I just spoke with a potential patient who had had no dental care for the last 30 years.”