Life on the Streets

There are so many 'catch-22s' when you are poor.

My friend is trying to start a business.
  This business can pull her out of poverty.
  But, she doesn't have the start up funds
  to buy the supplies to make the products.

So, we found a nonprofit that does micro loans.
  This seemed an incredible opportunity!
  Then, we learned that to qualify for the micro loan,
  you can't have any outstanding debt.

The problem is,
  A few weeks back, through a series of
  unfortunate events, she went into debt
  with her bank to the tune of $200.

Her choice now...
  Pay the bank off or eat or pay for her van.
  hmmm...

So, the bank is waiting,
  and dinner is Top Rammen - again.
  And, her van payment is made.

Because, if she doesn't pay for the van,
  they will lose their 'home-on-wheels'.

And the 'Poorest-of-Poor' can't access
  the very resources that were designed
  to assist them to find their way
  out of poverty.