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Deshaye was in a tough spot.  Employed as a caregiver for an elderly and disabled man, Deshaye’s employer passed away in October 2013, leaving her without any income to support… Read Full Article >

Music is Qian’s life.  A professional concert pianist and survivor of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, Qian studied piano at Beijing’s premier musical college in the 1970s, despite losing his eyesight at… Read Full Article >

Life has been hard for Opal W.  Now in her early 60s, Opal is unable to work due to crippling arthritis in her knees.  She walks painfully with crutches, because… Read Full Article >

“The struggling musician” is a stereotype that holds true for many trying to make it in the music industry, as performances are unpredictable and gigs can be feast or famine,… Read Full Article >

Nuvia C. received a disconnect notice from Seattle City Light while her daughters were home from school on Winter Break. Nuvia, whose ten and six year old daughters are in… Read Full Article >

A former administrator at a local nonprofit helping some of Seattle’s poorest residents, Michelle is very familiar with the services that exist for low-income families.  But Michelle never thought she… Read Full Article >

All programs have rules and regulations to ensure that people are receiving the services they need, but the rules don’t always capture the “human” factor, and there are exceptions to… Read Full Article >

A 28 year old student at Seattle Central Community College pursuing degrees in psychology and business, Ann was forced to drop out when her financial aid expired. Nannying and cleaning… Read Full Article >

While much of Seattle celebrated the two-week winter break from school, spending quality time with their families and enjoying a pause in the daily ritual of school, homework, and bed,… Read Full Article >