The time for Universal Basic Income is now.
We can build an economy that works for all Americans.
We’ve started in Hudson.

HudsonUP provides $500 each month to selected Hudson residents over a period of 5 years.

Since 2020, three cohorts have launched and 128 City of Hudson residents were selected to participate in HudsonUP.

103 individuals currently receive $500/monthly, 25 individuals received their final monthly $500 in September 2025.

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Being able to help family members or others in need has been an emergent theme in the research. One HudsonUP participant referenced what a difference it has made for them to know they could step in to help their daughter during a difficult time. The
As another wave of research begins, this time to include all three cohorts, Dr. Leah Hamilton and @jainfamilyinst have released research findings so far with the Year Two Report. The full first and second annual reports can be accessed via the link i
“Economic vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive through Hudson program” Visit the link in our bio to read today’s write up by Elaine Houston of WNYT and watch or listen to hear from Pilot Director, Joan Hunt, and one of the 12
“What to expect”, because, we know waiting isn’t fun! We are so excited for what the next few weeks will entail, but in the meantime our Pilot Director, our City’s Mayor (@mayorsforagi) and an ambassador of the program are al
Thank you, all! For those who entered the lottery but aren’t sure what’s next… stay tuned for what to expect, and when!
🕛 As a new season begins, our 3rd cohort lottery comes to a close.
Less than 4 hours remaining… this is the official “last call” to enter! If you have any questions or concerns submitting your entry form, send an email to nicole@hudsonup.org before midnight, tonight! The lottery will officiall
Under 8 hours remaining… last call for eligible City residents to enter the 3rd cohort lottery! Lottery closes at 11:59pm TODAY (9/22). #hudsonup #meethudsonup #guaranteedincome #basicincome #unconditionalcash #hudsonny #cityofhudson #colum
📣📣📣 Less than 12 hours left! ⏳⌛️⏰ #enternow #lastcall #hudsonup #guaranteedincome #basicincome #unconditionalcash #community #hudsonny #cityofhudson
11:59PM tonight (9/22/22) the third cohort lottery will come to a close! Will you be entered? #hudsonup #meethudsonup #guaranteedincome #guaranteedincomenow #basicincome #basicincomepilot #guaranteedincomepilot #directcash #unconditionalcash #hud

HudsonUP has been thoughtfully designed and overseen by an Advisory Board to benefit the Hudson community and to demonstrate the power of basic income for all. 

Jain Family Institute and Principal Investigator Leah Hamilton, MSW, PhD led an independent, mixed-methods study, following participants from 2021-2025.  Explore relevant research findings and other publications here.  

Learn more about HudsonUP’s Community Advisory Board, Staff and Operations, and Pilot funding here.