Proposal for Propel: Upgrading the EBT App to Power the #AgeOfFreedom
To: The Leadership Team at Propel
From: [Your Name / Organization]
Date: August 5, 2025
Subject: Strategic Proposal for Upgrading the Propel EBT App in Alignment with Equity, Innovation, and the Vision of UBI
Executive Summary
Propel’s EBT app has emerged as a lifeline for millions of Americans, transforming how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients manage benefits. With the support of culturally impactful investors like Nasir “Nas” Jones and increasing advocacy for Universal Basic Income (UBI), now is the pivotal moment to elevate the Propel app into the next stage of innovation and accessibility.
This proposal outlines a strategic vision to upgrade the Propel app and position it as the flagship digital infrastructure for a future rooted in dignity, access, and freedom—what we call the #AgeOfFreedom.
Background
The Propel app currently empowers users to:
- Track EBT balances and deposits
- Find grocery stores that accept SNAP
- Access job listings and money-saving resources
However, users face continued systemic barriers: inconsistent housing, lack of access to hygiene, clean clothing, and the high cost of commissary items and prepared meals. This results in a digital divide where tech doesn’t go far enough for those who need it most.
With Nasir Jones’ recent investment—bridging culture, capital, and community—Propel is uniquely positioned to lead not just in fintech, but in socialtech.
Proposal: Propel App 2.0 — Toward the #UBI Era
We propose a multi-phase upgrade of the Propel app that includes:
1.
Commissary & Meal Support Integration
Partner with shelters, food banks, and commissary platforms to enable 3 meals a day (#3TimeADayMeals 🥞🍗🥗) coordination directly through the app.
2.
Free Housing Listings & Vouchers Portal
Create a feature allowing users to search for #AvailableFreeHousing 🏡 and submit housing applications—connected with government and nonprofit systems.
3.
Hygiene and Laundry Assistance Mapping
Launch a resource hub to help users find #HygieneAwareness 🧼 locations and #ClothingForLaundry 👔 services, including community laundromat credits and donated clothing drives.
4.
UBI Readiness Platform
Prepare the app to serve as a trusted distribution channel for any future basic income programs—public or private—#UBI-ready and inclusive by design.
5.
Criminal Justice Reintegration Tools
Add support features for formerly incarcerated individuals, bridging the #AgeOfImprisonment 👨🏻✈️ into the #AgeOfFreedom 🇺🇸 through job training, mental health support, and benefit access.
Cultural & Strategic Alignment
The involvement of Nasir Jones not only validates Propel’s mission but injects the cultural capital necessary to engage the broader public. Nas represents the voice of underserved communities that the Propel app was built for. With thought leaders like Andrew Yang pushing for UBI, Propel is aligned with the political momentum needed for a just economic future.
Call to Action
Let’s get the #PropelApp where it needs to be:
- Fully equipped for the modern era of digital public assistance
- Serving the unserved, not just the underserved
- Prepared for UBI and the new freedom economy
We are calling on @ThePropelApp, @Nas 🧢, @AndrewYang, and allied stakeholders to unite in this next evolution of tech-for-justice. The people are ready. The tools are near. Let’s propel forward.
