Project LIFT at MEAC
With Project LIFT, MEAC is partnering with the United Way to remove barriers to help families achieve financial stability.
WHAT IS PROJECT LIFT?
Project LIFT offers critical short-term assistance, support, coaching, and other resources to help neighbors achieve their goal of greater financial stability.
Participants will work with our Stabilization Programs Manager to set goals, and will receive ongoing coaching and support as they move toward those achievements.
PROJECT LIFT IS NOT AN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ALTHOUGH PEOPLE MAY ENTER WITH EMERGENCY NEEDS.
To qualify for Project LIFT, participants must:
live in our service area (zip codes 45227, 45226, 45208, or 45209)
have at least one child in the household
be working or on a path to employment
agree to participate in the program for at least one year
have a household income below 200% of the poverty level
agree to share income, employment, and barrier data for at least one year, preferably three years
