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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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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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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Kevin is the Self-Advocate Coordinator for People First of…
Kevin
Parkersburg, West Virginia
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