Yolanda
For someone who hasn’t ever had much money, it can be difficult to begin the simple mechanics of saving. More   All

Vincent
Vincent summarizes his old life with a simple, chilling explanation: "I was damaged goods." More   All

Prince
After 12 years in a refugee camp escaping Liberia’s brutal civil war, Prince and his family arrived in Chicago. Heartland Alliance helped ease their transition to the U.S. More   All

Meg
A privileged upbringing couldn’t keep Meg — who started using cocaine at age 16 — safe from the problems of drug use that would rule much of her adult life. More   All

Jacquelyn
A 45-year-old mother of eight, Jacquelyn was tired of being considered low-income and took the initiative to go back to school and get her degree. More   All