Work That Makes Life Sweet
Guaranteed income has proven to provide participants with the time and financial stability to make more intentional choices about their livelihoods.
Below you’ll find stories from In Her Hands participants, sharing how no-strings-attached cash support has empowered them to pursue Work That Makes Life Sweet—whether it's finding work that offers better pay, sparks joy, inspires creativity, allows for more family time, or enables them to reduce or pause work entirely.
All art below was created by Atlanta-based artist and muralist Charity Hamidullah. Narratives as told by Eshe Shukura, Narrative, and Cultural Strategist.
The Work That Makes Life Sweet campaign was inspired by the late Black feminist writer bell hooks who makes the case for pursuing labor we enjoy and honoring our “right livelihood.”-
C. Harper
C. Harper grew up knowing the weight of financial insecurity. For her, work wasn’t just a job—it was survival, a way to support her family and navigate a world of scarcity. But through her participation in GRO's #InHerHands guaranteed income program she found a new balance in life.
From survival to sweetness, learn how C. Harper was able to pursue her passion for teaching, building a life that’s more fulfilling.