New Brunswick resident Marlene Lopez is a single parent who works to support her children and her aging mother.
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Nutley native Liz is a senior citizen who is struggling to support herself.
Read MoreRida Hasan
Rida Hasan immigrated to New Jersey when she was a child. She recently moved to Houston, Texas where she is able to support her family with more economic security.
Read MoreBrian Kulas
Brian Kulas charts how his mental health and medical history deeply affect how he navigates the daily concerns of living in poverty.
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.
Read MoreWilliam and Rose Morgan
Monroe Township residents William and Rose Morgan lived modestly while working stable jobs throughout their adulthood. They’re struggling to make ends meet in retirement, in large part due to skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Read MoreDamica
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 MoreLizette Thomas
Highland Park resident Lizette Thomas works two jobs and lives paycheck to paycheck. She cares for her teenage son, who has autism, and her mother, who has many health care needs.
Read More"Monica"
Monica is an undocumented immigrant and single mother from Ecuador who has worked a string of low-paying jobs. She’s now studying online for a degree in fashion manufacturing.
Read MoreWalter Herres
Walter Herres recounts how he ended up in the prison system after growing up in a middle-class, suburban home. He narrates the strategies he has used to survive homelessness.
Read MoreMohamed Ismail
Clifton resident Mohamed Ismail identifies as a queer Muslim American Egyptian immigrant man. He’s studying for a master’s degree and has experienced food insecurity.
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 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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