Hear the voices of Californians.
One way for us to deepen our understanding of Californians who are working but struggling economically was by listening to their stories during in-depth interviews. These 60- to 90-minute interviews provided deep insight into interconnected challenges that each individual faces in their lives. We seek to amplify their voices and add context to some of the themes that arose by sharing excerpts from six of these interviews.
monica
A home healthcare worker and mother of three in Lancaster
Jorge
A warehouse worker and high school student in San Bernardino
Maria
A childcare provider and mother of three in El Centro
CEleste
A college student and mother of one in Fresno
EllioTT
A shipping worker and college student in Torrance
Emily
A hotel housekeeper and mother of one in San Francisco
Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of the interview participants.