NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The YMCA of Greater New York has been selected by Lincoln Financial Group as one of five finalists for Lincoln's Legacy Award in recognition of the YMCA's Y Scholars/Rowe Scholars program, which provides low-income New York area middle and high school students with the support and resources necessary to succeed in high school and gain acceptance to the college of their choosing. The award recognizes organizations whose programs advance Abraham Lincoln's legacy of freedom and opportunity through education.
The voting period for the award begins on September 14 and ends on October 2, and is open to anyone age 13 or older. Supporters can vote by clicking on the following URL: http://www.lincolnslegacyaward.com/?utm_source=non-profit_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lfg_legacyaward_non-profit_email_090815
During the 2014-2015 academic year, Y Scholars/Rowe Scholars served 1,659 middle and high schools students at 22 sites across the five boroughs. This June, 96 percent of the program's 12th grade participants graduated on time, far exceeding the 64 percent overall graduation rate for New York City students. A remarkable 95 percent of Y Scholars/Rowe Scholars graduates achieved college acceptance, the majority of whom will be first-generation college students.
About the YMCA of Greater New York
The YMCA of Greater New York is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves New York City's health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. In scores of neighborhoods across the five boroughs and its camp upstate, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower more than 500,000 New Yorkers to learn, grow and thrive. Follow us on Twitter @ymcanyc and Facebook at facebook.com/ymcanyc or visit http://www.ymcanyc.org/.
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