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.
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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 MoreChiara D'Agostino
Montclair resident Chiara D’Agostino holds a master’s degree and has metastatic breast cancer. She cares for a parent with dementia.
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 MoreAlexandra
Alexandra survived a brutal sexual assault at a young age and was placed in detention centers and shelters after she ran away multiple times.
Read MoreDouglas Wilson
Old Bridge resident Douglas Wilson ran a catering business that shut down in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. He’s experienced food insecurity and went back to school a year ago to pursue his bachelor’s degree.
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.
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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