Personal stories about programs building the American Dream
The Parkside Neighborhood Center People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) is a Community Action Agency serving twenty-three communities in Cumberland County, Maine. In 2009, PROP intensified its efforts to serve Parkside, a particularly distressed community located in its service area. With over 5,000 residents, Parkside...
The Clark County Community Services Agency, located in Vancouver, Washington, uses Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds to support Janus Youth Programs, which operate The Nest program. The Nest prevents youth homelessness by strategically helping young people who are transitioning out of foster care...
Hear how Section 8 vouchers helped Margaret provide affordable low-income housing.
Hear how government health services helped Nancy live with two anuerysms.
Hear how project-based Section 8 housing helped Melissa provide for her children and transition into full-time employment.
Hear how subsidized housing helped Herman afford a place to live after he had brain surgery.
Hear how federally-funded food and housing programs help Eric stay fed and sheltered while he is homeless.
Hear how food stamps, section 8 housing vouchers, and TANF helped Neera and her family get on their feet after her parents' divorce.
Hear how section 8 housing vouchers helped make it possible for Mary-Anne to go to college, take care of her children, and start her own business.
Hear how Lyn is waiting for a section 8 housing voucher to help her afford housing for herself and her children.
