This program is piloted in six community districts (central Bronx, East and Central Harlem, Brownville and East New York in Brooklyn), and is designed to reward low-income families who complete specific activities in the areas of education, health, employment or training. To be eligible:
*Families must have at least one child in fourth, seventh or ninth grades in a NYC public school.
*Household income must be equal or less that 130% of poverty level ($22,321 for a family of three).
Monetary awards are awarded every two months for meeting specific goals for the family. Examples given include $25 for attending a parent-teacher conference, $600 for high school student passing a regents exam; $150 for maintaining full-time employment; $100 for preventive health screening. Families can earn $4000-6000 a year depending on targets met. Only 2,500 can apply. Click here to learn how to apply http://www.opportunitynyc.info/how_apply_en/ For more information on the program go to http://www.opportunitynyc.info/
State: New YorkAge: None
Subject: Living Expenses
Type of Money: Free Money
Income: $22,321 for family of 3
Application: http://www.opportunitynyc.info/how_apply_en/
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