> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://community.aidkit.cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://community.aidkit.cloud/partner-resources/recipient-offboarding-staying-connected/staying-connected-after-a-guaranteed-income-pilot.md). # Staying Connected After a Guaranteed Income Pilot A community resource for partners running guaranteed basic income (GBI) programs {% hint style="info" %} *Note: The Basic Income Solidarity Community (BISC) is an independent organization. It is **not an AidKit program**, and AidKit does not fund, run, or materially support it. We're sharing it as a resource because we think program participants may want to know about it. Questions about BISC should go to BISC directly.* {% endhint %} ### What is BISC The [Basic Income Solidarity Community](https://bisc.work/#home) is a national, participant-led movement of people who took part in guaranteed or basic income pilots. Members call it a participants' union. They organize together to build community and work toward federal basic income legislation. **How it started:** In June 2025, more than 80 pilot participants met at the Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference in Washington, DC. They joined a closed session, designed by and for pilot participants, to share their experiences and talk about their collective power. Those conversations led to an Organizing Committee made up entirely of pilot participants, formed in September 2025 in partnership with Income Movement. **Who can join:** Anyone who took part in a guaranteed income or basic income pilot. **Cost:** Free. BISC says membership will always be free. ### Why this matters When a guaranteed income pilot ends, participants lose more than the monthly payment. Many also lose their connection to others who went through the same thing. Some participants want to stay involved, share what they experienced, or push for basic income policy after the pilot is over. The Basic Income Solidarity Community gives them a place to do that. ### What members can do Members can get involved as much or as little as they like, including: * **Storytelling:** sharing their pilot experience with policymakers and the public * **Advocacy:** meeting with elected officials * **Policy tracking:** following basic income news and bills across states * **Co-design:** helping shape future programs and policies * **Training:** building organizing and facilitation skills through free learning modules New members get a welcome session and a peer mentor (a "BISC Buddy"). They can also join regional assemblies and affinity groups, such as groups for caregivers, young members, rural members, and returning citizens. ### How partners can use this resource If you're running a GBI program, you might mention BISC during offboarding as an optional way for participants to stay connected after payments end. Some ways to do that: * Add a short note and link to your final participant message or closeout letter * Mention it during exit surveys or final check-in calls * Include it on a program wrap-up or "what's next" resource page **Keep it optional.** Participants should never feel that joining is expected or that it affects their benefits or eligibility. **Sample offboarding language** You're welcome to adapt this for your program: > *As your time in the program comes to a close, you may want to stay connected with others who have received guaranteed income. The Basic Income Solidarity Community (BISC) is a free, independent group run by past pilot participants from across the country. Members share their stories, build community, and advocate for basic income policy. Joining is completely optional and has no effect on your participation in this program. Learn more at* [*bisc.work*](https://bisc.work)*.* #### Learn more * **Website and sign-up:** [bisc.work](https://bisc.work/#home) * **Questions about BISC:** use the contact form on the BISC website --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. 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