
Community Matters: Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program

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Julie Sanchez, Director of Youth and Family Services
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Guest Julie Sanchez, Director of Youth and Family Services Division of the City of Santa Fe, joins host Yolanda Crus to discuss Santa Fe Community College's guaranteed basic income pilot program for its students.
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About Community Matters
Our monthly radio show invites subject experts and community leaders to talk about the challenges and inequities our region faces and possible solutions that could contribute to its growth. Hosted by Santa Fe Community Foundation Philanthropy HUB Coordinator, Yolanda Cruz, Community Matters airs on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM on KSFR (101.1 FM).
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