INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A group of Indianapolis community centers is expanding a program that gives families a monthly financial boost.

In October, the Edna Martin Christian Center, John Boner Neighborhood Centers and Southeast Community Services launched the IndyEast Guaranteed Income Initiative.

It gives families $500 a month — no strings attached. It can be used to cover bills, buy groceries or just save for a rainy day.

The groups wanted to test the concept of Universal Basic Income and had a pilot prog...