# The 1k Project

By [The Slow Hunch by Nick Grossman](https://paragraph.com/@nickgrossman) · 2020-06-11

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It has been a long few months, and many people's lives have been turned upside down in untold ways.

One way to help is through the [1k Project](https://www.1kproject.org/). The 1k Project matches sponsors with individuals & families in need, using a $1k / month for 3 months model. Recipients are sourced through the Project's trusted network, and donations are anonymous, unrestricted gifts delivered via GoFundMe. I'm sponsoring a family starting this month.

I am a big believer in unrestricted cash as the best method for channeling support to those in need. For the same reason I believe in [Universal Basic Income](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_income), I believe that every person knows what they need money for and how to use it, and having any measure of cash flexibility can be a lifesaver. You can get a sense of the impact of the 1k Project from some of the [stories from recipients](https://www.1kproject.org/stories).

I feel fortunate to be in a position to support this effort, and am proud to be involved. If you would like to join me, by nominating a family or individual in need, by becoming a sponsor yourself, or if you could use financial help from the 1k Project network, you can do any of those things [here](https://join.1kproject.org/nickg).

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*Originally published on [The Slow Hunch by Nick Grossman](https://paragraph.com/@nickgrossman/the-1k-project)*