Belleville resident Migdonia Carerro is working on her GED after raising her children, working, and taking care of family members.
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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.
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New Brunswick resident John Pollard has struggled to find employment and housing due to systemic discrimination against formerly incarcerated people.
Read MoreAlexander Lewis
Born in Moscow, New Brunswick resident Alexander Lewis has lived paycheck to paycheck and has experienced homelessness. He works in journalism and is hoping to go back to college.
Read MoreLearline Jackson
Plainfield resident Learline Jackson works with at-risk youth and is contemplating leaving New Jersey due to the lack of affordable housing.
Read MoreCatherine Verduci
Catherine Verduci worked two jobs while raising children and taking care of her father. She has also experienced homelessness.
Read MoreLydia Rainbow
A West Orange resident in her 70s, Lydia Rainbow lives on a fixed income in federally funded housing and struggles to afford health care.
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