Rachel Marie +FollowI Was Helping Immigrants Translate Documents, and Their Aid Amount Shocked Me As a community volunteer in Chicago, I help immigrants fill out forms One day, I assisted a newly arrived family When the system displayed the aid they qualified for, I was stunned- it was more than what I make from two part-time jobs. They were grateful Meanwhile. Ifelt a wave of emotiona conflict: Why am I helping them access more resources than I have? In that moment, 1 understood what "svstem shock" really means. Topics: #ShowUsTheBill #ImmiarantAid #VolunteerLife #Policylmpact #ChicagoStories308Share
