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A community of low-income families, service providers, and other community leaders working to expand economic opportunity for all through the power of their personal stories

Our American Story is a joint project of Half in ten and the Coalition on Human Needs

Why Stories Matter

Stories bring public policy to life. They show how policy impacts real families and communities around the country. Through storytelling, we remind our leaders that poverty doesn’t have one face or take just one form.

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The OAS Booklet

Our American Story: Personal Stories on the War on Poverty’s Legacy is a collection of thirty written stories from Americans who have benefited from programs with roots in the War on Poverty.

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Take Our Survey

We want to create an interactive and vibrant network of advocates who are not only comfortable sharing their stories but are willing and able to take action on the issues that effect them. We want and need your feedback!

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Featured Stories

Income Assistance

Mike’s Story About SSDI

by Posted on July 31, 2014

If he did not have disability insurance, and now retirement benefits, Mike’s family does not…

Mike
Cincinnati, OH, United States

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Child Care , Food & Nutrition Assistance , Jobs & Training

Brian’s Story About Minimum Wage

by Posted on July 31, 2014

I, and many people like me, work so hard, yet with wages so low we’re…

Brian
Scottsburg, VA, United States

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Income Assistance

Kevin’s Story About SSI & SSDI

by Posted on May 21, 2014

Kevin is the Self-Advocate Coordinator for People First of…

Kevin
Parkersburg, West Virginia

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Share Your American Story

It's easy to be part of Our American Story. Here's what you need to do:

Join the Storytellers Network Stay up to date on ways to take action through Our American Story, how stories are having an impact, and resources to use stories in your community.Join the Network

Submit your written or video story Contributors to Our American Story speak personally about how they or people they know have been helped by child care, nutrition assistance, job training, early learning programs, affordable housing, health coverage, low-income tax credits, and other vital services.Submit Your Story

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