Periagoge
Scenario

When accessing social services requires sacrificing dignity and privacy

I qualified for food stamps but using them at the grocery store in my neighborhood feels like announcing my failure to everyone I know.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The stigmatization of support systems creates additional barriers for those who need them most.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Class and structural disadvantage?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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