Author Archive | Becky Boll

Valerie is the kind of person who lights up a room. Her smile and positive attitude is infectious to anyone around her.

Theresa avoided homelessness thanks to key public assistance programs. But she has some strong words for the government officials who oversee those programs.

Mon has already experienced much in his young life. The assistance he’s received since coming to Pittsburgh is now allowing him to help fellow refugees.

Ngun’s journey to the U.S. was not an easy one. But after receiving public assistance to help with her transition to a new life here she is extending that same helping hand to others in her community.

Paw is a refugee from Thailand. With some help from the community she has now made a life for herself in the South Hills with her husband and toddler son.

As a single mom of two young kids many years ago, Mia benefited greatly from the support of public assistance. But she was able to achieve her dream and has been working hard to hold onto it ever since.

Treavor has been getting his taxes done at Just Harvest since he first joined the workforce, as a teenager.

Tim and Darlene have been coming to Just Harvest for the last 8 years to get their taxes done and they love it here. Now if only their family would listen.

Audrey worked full-time for Heinz Ketchup for 29 years. She liked it there but illness brought a premature end to her career.

Stella is a single mother and works to help adults with autism. But despite her and her family’s accomplishments she still benefits from key anti-poverty programs.