Austin gave people $1,000 a month with no strings attached. One participant said the money helped her get by — but she's still struggling to get housed.

• The Austin Guaranteed Income Pilot served 135 low-income families who received $1,000 monthly.
• Jessica Nairns, a participant, said the program helped her advance her career and buy essentials.
• She still is unhoused and said the program didn't give her financial stability to plan for the future.

Jessica Nairns, 43, is still living on the streets of Austin. But she’s confident she has a future helping others in her situation.