Belleville resident Migdonia Carerro is working on her GED after raising her children, working, and taking care of family members.
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New Brunswick resident Marlene Lopez is a single parent who works to support her children and her aging mother.
Read MoreMargarita Rivera
Born in Puerto Rico, Margarita Rivera came to New Jersey in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. She sustained significant financial losses as a result of the storm.
Read MoreLiz
Nutley native Liz is a senior citizen who is struggling to support herself.
Read MoreDebra Oliveda
Debra Oliveda works for a grassroots nonprofit that doesn’t provide guaranteed hours. Unable to afford her own apartment, she’s been couch surfing for a year.
Read MoreMarisela
Marisela describes growing up in Mexico and coming to America as a teenager. She narrates her routine as a working mother of eight children.
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Formerly the executive assistant to the president and CEO of a nonprofit, Damica was incarcerated for seven months and lost her job and all of her savings. After her release, it took her four months to find a new job.
Read MoreChristine Barilka
Christine discusses how she manages taking care of her four grandchildren while trying to make ends meet. She discusses the support system she has found through her church.
Read MoreCatherine Verduci
Catherine Verduci worked two jobs while raising children and taking care of her father. She has also experienced homelessness.
Read MoreChristian Rodriguez
Newark resident Christian Rodriguez is a community organizer with a master’s in business who lives paycheck to paycheck.
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