ULPT alternative compensation for people on SSDI

Posted by neolson85@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 6 comments

Hi Reddit,

I run a small collective that got a small grant to do community work. We want to compensate community members who organize with us, on a very part-time basis. Problem is that many of the folks get SSDI, EBT, and are very nervous about losing their benefits for any sort of “gainful activity”. The goal here is not to evade taxes but to circumnavigate an unfair system that penalizes disabled people.

What are some work related expenses we could cover, or perks we could offer? The compensation amount that I need alternatives for is only $150-300 / month.

Ideas I have: add them as a member to our Costco account, buy them a laptop, pay for their internet, etc.

Thanks in advance.

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Deadhead-doctor@reddit

I might think about something like a volunteer appreciation raffle with gift cards and such but not guaranteed like 10 people get prizes but you have 15 volunteers. And have a free meal at your monthly volunteer appreciation event. Getting paid for working not would feel as good as an event in their honor.

kerodon@reddit

Gift cards or unnamed gift balance sites. I think XTRM was the one I saw that you can payout into a digital wallet that lets people create a digital card to use if they prefer not to send the money to their own account. If you're working with enough money to matter to these people that's probably a good option.