Feeling unsafe shouldn’t be the norm. But for Marrio and many others in his Oakland, California community that’s the daily reality. Systemic challenges have made safety a privilege, not a guarantee. In this episode he shares where the determination to create a safer environment for his family and his hometown comes from and why he believes direct cash investments are part of the solution.

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Why does getting ahead sometimes feel like falling behind? In this eye-opening episode Tiffany McDermott shares her story of navigating the harsh realities of the benefits cliff. Tune in to hear how deficit-based public policies, like the benefits cliff, penalizes hardworking families striving for stability. Plus, learn how direct cash investments are empowering families like Tiffany’s to thrive.

The Moving Up Together podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether.

What does it take to rewrite your story, chase your dreams and inspire the next generation–all while balancing motherhood and college? Meet Ruta Ghebrewold, an artist, student and mom who is showing her daughters what’s possible when they set goals and work towards reaching them.

In this episode, Ruta shares her journey from Eritrea to Oakland, her dreams of opening an art gallery, how she invests in herself with direct cash support, and how direct cash can make education more accessible for all.

The Moving Up Together podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether. The Moving Up Together Podcast is powered by the nonprofit organization UpTogether.