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Over 6,100 individuals received financial literacy resources and support to get out of debt last year. Lisa struggles to support her young daughter on a minimum wage job, often having to choose between necessities like diapers or bus fare. After meeting with a credit counselor and cutting up her credit cards, she relies on a local food bank until her next payday to ensure her daughter is fed. With access to supports at her local women's center and community programs, Lisa believes she can pursue improving her situation through job training or education to better support her daughter in the future.
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