Study participants needed, Building Health and Wealth Network

Posted by Drexel University on October 5, 2015

BUILDING WEALTH AND HEALTH NETWORK

ATTENTION:

The Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University is conducting a participatory research study that includes:

· $1 for $1 matched savings up to $480 in savings
· Financial SELF Empowerment classes once a week for 3 hours (on Drexel University Campus)
· Online survey every 3 months for a year

RECRUITMENT WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 1ST. RECRUITMENT WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 1ST. RECRUITMENT WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 1ST.

To be eligible you must be:

· the primary caregiver of a child 5 years old or younger
· receive at least one source of public assistance including cash welfare, food stamps, medical assistance, unemployment, etc.
· must be able to open a savings account
· willing to participate and attend Financial SELF Empowerment classes once a week for 3 hours for 15 weeks
· willing to complete research surveys every 3 months for 1 year
· a currently resides within Philadelphia County

Contact The Network at 267-359-6237 for more information and/or to sign up!