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Intergenerational Adult Literacy

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In which borough should your idea take place? 
Bronx
Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?
Morrisania, Concourse, Claremont, Mott Haven, Fordham, and Soundview
Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.
Youth
Parents
Limited English proficient individuals
Immigrants and/or migrants
Describe the challenge you want to address:
Major challenge is lack of formal education in many households. Parents feel its trickling down to young adults who are not graduating high school either. Parents want to be more knowledgeable.
Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:
Adult literacy program for both parents and young adults (18-24) to do GED/HSE course together in houses of worship.
Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:
10456

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