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“Springboard to Opportunities is stepping into a literal and figurative new season with the launch of the newest Magnolia Mother’s Trust cohort, marking an exciting new phase for what is the longest-running guaranteed income program in the United States. This year’s cohort brings together our tried and true model of distributing monthly cash support to Black mothers, along with a new addition to the work that I am so excited about: for the first time, we will have former members of the program offer peer-led, paid support that is designed to strengthen connection, community and shared leadership.
As families face continued pressure from cuts to essential services like SNAP and Medicaid, the Magnolia Mother’s Trust remains rooted in trust, dignity and a future where everyone thrives. The program continues to show that direct cash, paired with community support, can help families move forward with confidence and hope — while also offering a powerful example of what it looks like to invest in people directly and without judgment or conditions. We’re proud to launch this next chapter in a program that is not only changing lives, but also helping shape what real support can look like for families nationwide”
- • Listen here to some of the calls we made to the new MMT moms
- • We received a Mother’s Day shoutout from Gabrielle Union
- • Watch Aisha Nyandoro & Brittany Packnett Cunningham’s conversation at the Guaranteed Income Now conference in Austin, TX
This month’s spotlight belongs to the children of Magnolia Mother’s Trust moms, whose stories from Night of Storytelling were featured in a special Mother’s Day Front & Center series in Ms. Magazine. The series offered a moving look at how children understand their mothers’ strength, sacrifice, and love, while also showing the deep impact of guaranteed income on family life.
It was a beautiful reminder that when moms are supported, children feel that support too. The series arrived alongside the launch of the newest Magnolia Mother’s Trust cohort, underscoring how this work continues to grow across generations.