HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Single parents and caregivers in Columbia County can earn $500 monthly for the next two years through a new pilot program by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF) and Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood (GHPN).

The foundation and the community center have launched BTCF Guaranteed Income for Columbia County, which will supply $500 to two eligible households in 21 towns over the next two years. The selected 42 households will be chosen by lottery from a confidential application process.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must be a single parent or caretaker of at least one child 6 years old or younger, have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income, and reside in Columbia County. Anyone interested in entering the lottery can a

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