I met my husband in 1998 in Phoenix, AZ when I was 21. When I first moved to Phoenix I didn’t know anybody and I ended up in a bad neighborhood surrounded by bad situations. Then this kind and ethical family moved in next door and I was so happy to see good-quality people. After …Read More
My name is Veronica. I want to share with you and our wonderful president, Mr. Obama, the horrible day when my family got torn apart. Back in 2006, my husband was in the process of fixing his status in order to stay in the U.S. However, he was not able to accomplish his dream becasue …Read More
Charlcie was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. She lived with her mother, Theodora Etter, who had a passion for cooking and spent her career as a chef. In 2008, when Charlcie was only 14 years old, her mother tragically passed away from breast cancer. Charlcie went to live with her father. She received Survivor …Read More
My name is Karen. It used to be that working hard meant good food and housing, health insurance, with a little aside to send your kids to college and retire someday. But working minimum wage as a waitress for fifteen years, the only raise I ever get is when the minimum wage goes up. Raising our …Read More
My name is Mariah. I’m 32 years old, and I work for a large retailer part-time as a “flex worker”. I get about 8-10 set hours per week, and then I pick up additional shifts up to a total of about 30 hours per week. I make $7.85 per hour. Health coverage isn’t offered through …Read More
My name is Debbie. I stay in a homeless shelter and poverty wages keep me there. My grocery job at ten cents above minimum wage just isn’t enough. My story could have happened to anyone — and it happens to many women. I have an associate’s degree and for a while my late husband and …Read More
For work, I manage a group home. For my work, I receive room and board. I am also in a program to become a community health worker. When I graduate, I expect to be paid a living wage for my knowledge, skill and the benefits I add to my community. A person cannot live a healthy …Read More
