Chad Adams
musician | West Philadelphia
"My music. I play the mandolin and banjo. I don’t make a lot of money but enough to scrape by. At least I’m doing something I love. My music gives me a chance to make new friends. I’m grateful for that."
Rebecca Dixon
homemaker | West Philadelphia
"My children. They’re the best kids in the world. They’re bundles of energy. They never stay still. They’re keeping me young. My children never cease to amaze me. I learn more from them than I teach them."
Monica Ikea
housekeeper | West Philadelphia
"That I’m a thriver, not just a survivor. I’ve gone through some rough times. My life has been challenging. But I’m not bitter. Complaining about things doesn’t do any good. For the most part, life is good."
Fredo Trice
mechanic | West Philadelphia
"The community is really rising up against the Trump administra-tion. So many people are speaking out against what he’s doing wrong. That gives me hope for the future."
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