Our Front + Center series with Ms. Magazine continues on this year. We are excited to announce the release of the first story of 2025! Meet Tashai.
Tashai speaks on her journey of receiving the child tax credit and having to work only one job which allowed her more time with her children and have the time to do things she is passionate about. Tashai is dreaming big and plans to go back for her bachelors one day. We are so proud of you, Tashai! Thank you for sharing your story with us.
“When I received the child tax credit payments during COVID, it was a game-changer. I was able to get a car and secure an apartment. I wouldn’t be able to work without that car, and obviously I need a roof over me and my kids’ heads. If I still had that, that regular monthly payment like that, it would mean I could potentially work just one job instead of two, giving me a chance to breathe and spend more time with my children.
When I was part of the Magnolia Mother’s Trust, I was able to just work one job, and that was so much better. I used my work check to pay my bills like rent and utilities, then used the Trust money to cover household expenses and food. And I hate that it’s over, I really wish leaders would create a policy like that that would be permanent.”