They say life is like a river, full of twists and turns you don’t always see coming. This fisherman would probably agree.
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Ron: A retiree who’s come to depend on our tax assistance
A former steel worker with a pension, Ron is doing better than many, but sees the value in programs that help those in need.
Denise’s tax refund will pay for important home improvements
Denise has come to our free tax assistance program for years. This working mother and grandmother knows only too well that every dollar counts.
Michael’s story: What it takes to restart your life in Allegheny County
Obtaining the resources that Michael is eligible for became a saga – a series of confusing barriers that no one in need of assistance should have to face.
Mark and Amanda: Fresh Access shoppers at the North Side Farmers Market
A conversation with two Fresh Access fans about their love of farmers markets and their passion for fresh food as key to good health.
Can a former drug addict and felon on welfare really change? (Part 2)
In part two of Sara’s story she shares what she went through as a drug addict, why it’s harder for women, and what has helped changed her life.
Can a former drug addict and felon on welfare really change? (Part 1)
Sara has been nearly everything many people fear to be the worst about those who receive government assistance. She is also so much more. Here is part one of her […]
Susan: Fast food worker and single mom relies on free tax help
Susan came to file her taxes at Just Harvest’s South Side office with her son and a large box of homemade cupcakes for the volunteers.
Bonnie and Andrew’s access to fresh food for the week
For Bonnie, who works at a public library, buying fresh food for herself and her son hasn’t always been easy. But then she heard about Fresh Access, and her life […]
Why Thursday is James’ favorite day of the week
For James, Thursday means Fresh Access, which means shopping for the freshest local produce at one of Pittsburgh’s two downtown farmers markets.
