 I've lived in Jackson since I was six years old and I'm 32 now. So I found that to be a blessing and I still do. Because when you pay off stuff you can breathe a little bit better. You can relax a little bit better. And then you feel good knowing that this money came in and I can actually take care of some bills and relieve some stress. That's crazy. That's what I love to do. I love to brighten up your day, your life. You just have to show a little bit of everything. It's not a career that I'm profiting from. It's a burning home. It's a good school for any moms to worry about. It will be part of the solution. It takes a lot of time. These women consistently show up for other people in their jobs and families in Jackson, Mississippi. All people get public assistance, including the wealthy. So why are only those programs designed for people in poverty so punitive, paternalistic and a duly complex? Our work aims to reveal the true narratives about these families and explore a new approach to policy making that gives voice and power to the families that policy is intended to serve. Join us.