Civic

Academic

Red-Eco

Economic

Social

The ReStart Initiative Blends Value Socially and Economically

The Red Ecosystems Is Crippling Cities, Businesses, and Households.

Poverty represents the decay of one's quality of life.

259,974,000 Million

Live

Paycheck to Paycheck

RED-ECO Hurts Generations

Forcing All Age Groups To Live Paycheck-To-Paycheck

Generation Z,

Age 12 - 27

High monthly living expenses are among the primary reasons they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Based on age

Millennials,

Age 28 - 43

High monthly living expenses are among the primary reasons they’re living paycheck to paycheck. Based on their age

Generation Xers,

Age 44 - 59

Gen X respondents selected low income and high monthly bills cause them to live paycheck to paycheck.

Baby Boomers,

Age 60 - 69

Baby Boomer respondents, cite high monthly bills, and low monthly income has the reason they live paycheck to paycheck.

Responsible States, Counties, and Cities are Fighting Back

Investing Staff Time and Millions of Dollars

Working with various stakeholders, conduct meetings, and hold listening sessions to enhance community well-being. Unfortunately, the time, money, and energy invested is doused by the Red Eco-System,

Lifestyle erosion minimizes the full yield on the projected social returns on investments

Los Angeles County Poverty Alleviation Initiative Spending

Year Two Update
Los Angeles County
Poverty Alleviation Initiative
Number Served Description & Department Number of Months Per Month Amount
1,000 Advancement of Early Care and Education
Dept. of Public Health (OAECE)
$1,347,000.00
2,000 Former Foster Youth
Breathe Partnership
18 $500.00 $18,000,000.00
1,000 Abundant Birth
Dept. Health Services
$96,033.00
1,000 Grants for Small Businesses
Dept. Economic Opportunity
$50,000,000.00
1,500 Survivors of Domestic Violence
Dept. Consumers & Business Affairs
$3,450,000.00
2,195 Unique Households with Assistance
Dept. Community Investment Families
$3,300,000.00
1,000 Breathe Partnership 12 $1,000.00 $12,000,000.00
Overall Total $100,181,033.00
Funding Allocation Summary
Number Served Description & Department Number of Months Per Month Amount
21 Resident Led Groups
Dept. Children & Family Services
$135,000.00
Total $135,000.00
200 Former Foster Youth
Guaranteed Income for Former Foster Youth
24 $1,000.00 $4,800,000.00
Total $4,800,000.00
100 Trainees Received
Dept. Economic Opportunity
$1,500.00 $150,000.00
Total $150,000.00
1000 Grants for Small Businesses
Dept. Economic Opportunity
$4,000,000.00
Total $4,000,000.00
400 Pregnant Women
Dept. Social Services & Mental Health
18 $807.00 $5,810,400.00
Total $5,810,400.00
500 Resident Led Groups $8,000.00 $4,000,000.00
Total $4,000,000.00
1000 Breathe Partnership 24 $1,000.00 $24,000,000.00
Total $24,000,000.00
Overall Total $45,595,400.00

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