Share your story: Working hard and barely getting by

November 8, 2013

Introducing The Other America series: If Stacey had a car, her daily commute would drop from 4 hours to 30 minutes.

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Share your story: Working hard and barely getting by

Stacey Calvin is a mother of three who spends four hours a day getting to and from her job at a day care center because she can’t afford to live any closer. After paying rent, bills and her transit card each month, Calvin is left with around $20. Can you relate? We're collecting stories of people who work hard, but are having trouble getting by.


 

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