INDIANAPOLIS — A new fund through the Bridge Project and the city of Indianapolis is aimed at providing cash assistance for those who are pregnant and have young families.
According to a news release, the BIRTH Fund, or the Building Independent Resilient Thriving Homes Fund, was launched on Wednesday.
Officials said this “unconditional cash initiative” aims to “improve the health and stability of families in neighborhoods with the highest infant mortality rates.” Eligible residents under the following requirements can now apply to become one of 100 individuals selected for this fund:
- 18 and older,
- 24 weeks pregnant or less,
- Must reside in Indianapolis zip codes with the highest infant mortality challenges for Black families: 46241, 46222, 46237, 46219, 46218, 46201 and 46235,
- Have a household income of $39,000 or below.
“Every person should have the opportunity to meet their basic needs and reach their full potential,” said Marianne Glick, the chair of the Glick Family Foundation, a Glick Philanthropies initiative. “When those needs are met, pathways to economic mobility become accessible. Through the BIRTH Fund, new mothers will be supported in preparing and caring for themselves and their babies so, together, they can live their best lives.”…