In an effort to help financially struggling residents, the city of Amsterdam launched a new pilot program to assist 100 “economically homeless” individuals with debts exceeding 2,200 euros. The initiative will offer faster debt relief and a chance for the group of people to regain financial stability.
The city defined economically homeless individuals as those who lack permanent housing but who do not face severe mental health or addiction issues. The project will address their unique needs by streamlining their path to financial independence. The city named the program, “Uit Het Krijt,” a colloquial phrase for getting out of debt which refers to the practice of using chalk and a wall to track clients who owe money.
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