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Idea Submission for The People's Money:
Fund a program that would offer GED classes closer to the communities most in need (hosting at or near NYCHA and other subsidized housing, or job center sites to make this resource more accessible for the communities in need.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Geographical barriers that bar low income and public assistance recipients from accessing GED programs and other educational opportunities
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
Unhoused People

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