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City releases interim Elevate Boulder evaluation showing early improvements in food security and well‑being
Summary
An interim eight-month evaluation of Elevate Boulder, the city's guaranteed-income pilot, shows participants reporting reduced food insecurity, improved ability to pay bills on time and better mental-health outcomes; a 20‑month survey is planned to assess longer-term effects.
City staff told the Human Relations Commission on Dec. 17 that an interim evaluation report for Elevate Boulder — the city’s guaranteed-income pilot — was released on Dec. 12. The report summarizes participant survey responses and focus-group feedback at the eight-month mark.
Staff said participants reported better ability to meet family food needs, fewer missed or late bill payments and improved mental-health and well-being markers. A majority of respondents said they expected to be better able to meet financial goals as a result of the program, though staff cautioned it is too early to measure longer-term financial security outcomes.
The city’s consultant will administer another survey at the program’s 20-month mark to measure longer-term changes. The interim report and related materials are available on the Elevate Boulder project page on the city website, staff said.
