I refused to let the storm beat me and I refused to let the recovery defeat me. Like 40,000, other homes mine was severely damaged after Superstorm Sandy hit New Jersey in 2012. I not only lost a home but I also lost a business and a 2nd job. I didn’t think I could feel …Read More
I’m Chuck Griffin. 35 years ago, my wife and I bought a small, inexpensive house in what was then known as Mystic Island. In October, I’ll be 70 years old. We had to evacuate during Sandy and got more than three feet of water in our house. Our home was severely damaged. It was not …Read More
Angela Whitehead Bamba cares for her granddaughter who has special needs. Here she talks about the difficulties of raising her on food stamps and social security.Read More
Memory Royal talks about the difficulties of being on Social Security and food stamps while taking care of her granddaughter.Read More
Kathleen Allen, NH Coordinator at National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, describes the connections between low-wage work and struggling as a senior.Read More
Reggie Griffin shares his retirement story.Read More
A few years ago, Bonny experienced significant health problems, including endometriosis, ovarian cysts, dysplasia, fibromyalgia and arthritis. Her hours at work at her retail job were reduced all the way to 11 hours per week. In addition to her chronic illness, a fainting spell left Bonny with severe head trauma and a lasting impact to …Read More
I am a 70-year-old teacher from Oregon and am now retired in Seattle. While I receive a pension, it only covers a portion of my expenses, so I rely on Social Security to cover the gap. Even though pensions are a contract, legislatures throughout the country attack pensions. My pension has been cut, making Social …Read More
My name is Pam Brown. I’ve lived in Washington most of my life, and have struggled with disabilities that prevent me from working. I rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to cover all my daily living expenses. On $733 per month, there is no money to cushion you in an emergency. Unfortunately, I learned that …Read More
I am 68 years old and I rely on Social Security as my only source of income. I worked for over 50 years in low-wage work. While my benefits prevent me from being homeless, they are barely enough to get by on. The current cost-of-living adjustments do not truly reflect the the country’s economic realities. …Read More
