Stability Pilot Group Information - Group C
Building Blocks of Stability
GROUP C INFORMATION
Thank you for joining the Building Blocks of Stability Program! You have been assigned to Group C.
As a participant in this group, you will:
- Be asked to complete surveys every 3-4 months during the 12-month program and for 18 months after that.
- Receive $150 for each survey you complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
The BBS program is a new, one-year pilot program of Second Harvest Heartland in partnership with Catholic Charities of St. Cloud and University of Minnesota researchers. Our goal is to evaluate different ways of improving household stability among low-income Minnesotans to help us identify the most effective ways to serve our community.
Since the program is also a study to evaluate different ways of improving household stability, you will be agreeing to participate in research. This means that you will be asked to complete surveys during the program and follow-up period (a total of 30 months). There are benefits and risks to participating in research which are fully explained in the informed consent form in your welcome packet.
Once you are enrolled in the program, we will not re-evaluate your eligibility for the program at any point. So, if your income changes or you move, you can continue in the program.
You will be asked to complete surveys every three months during the program and every four to six months in the follow-up period. If you are assigned to a group that receives case management services, you will meet with your case manager at Catholic Charities in St. Cloud once a month during the program.
You will receive survey payments on your prepaid debit card that is distributed at the enrollment session. GiveCard is the card issuing platform used to issue and manage payment cards for this program. This card will be re-loaded each time you complete a survey. You will want to keep this card for the program duration.
You can use your prepaid debit card for eligible purchases anywhere Visa is accepted. The balance cannot be transferred to another card or bank account or used at an ATM. It cannot be used for transactions outside the US or for security brokers/dealers, dating/escort services, massage parlors, betting/casino gambling, lotteries, government licensed online casinos and horse/dog racing.
You can check the card balance by logging into the GiveCard website (www.givecardplatform.com/cardholders) or you can call GiveCard Support at 908-529-0955.
No, a transaction will be declined if there are not enough funds on the card.
If your card is lost or stolen, you should report it immediately by contacting GiveCard Support:
- Email:support@givecard.io
- Phone: 908-529-0955
GiveCard Support will help with replacement cards.
The balance will remain until the card expires 4 years after it is issued.
Survey Schedule
To help evaluate different ways of improving household stability, you will be asked to complete surveys during and after your participation in the program. A survey will be sent to you every three months during the program and every four to six months in the follow-up period. The graphic below illustrates the survey schedule. As a reminder, you will receive $150 for every survey you complete.
| Program Period | |
|---|---|
| Month 0 | Baseline Survey |
| Month 3 | Survey |
| Month 6 | Survey |
| Month 9 | Survey |
| Month 12 | Survey |
| Follow-Up Period | |
| Month 16 | Survey |
| Month 20 | Survey |
| Month 24 | Survey |
| Month 30 | Final Survey |
Contact Us
Have a question or concern?
We are here to help! You can contact us by phone at 651-282-0867 or by email at stabilitypilots@2harvest.org. If you need support in Spanish, Somali, or another language, please send us an email or voicemail, and we will connect you with an interpreter in your language.
Share Your Story
Your experience is an important part of building programs and policies that allow everyone in Minnesota to have access to the food they need. Sharing your story can help build support for work that helps more people find stability.