One Crisis Away

Christopher Crowley, 39, walks to the DART station from his home in southeast Dallas, Texas. Photo: Allison V. Smith

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Introduction
June 19, 2018

In Dallas, ‘The Rich Get Richer And The Poor Get Poorer’ Rings True

By Christy Robinson, Molly Evans

Chris Crowley, 39, takes a break from walking to the DART station from his home in Dallas, Texas. Photo: Allison V. Smith

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Chris Crowley
June 26, 2018

Enduring A 3-Hour Commute For A $5 Pay Raise

By Courtney Collins

The housing boom has led to new apartments all across North Texas. But affordable options are scarce. Photo: Allison V. Smith

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Natalie Berquist
July 3, 2018

Taking Unpaid Time Off For Her Son Puts Their Future On Hold

By Courtney Collins

Lindsay Diaz and her 3-year-old son, Arian, outside their new home in Rowlett, Texas. Photo: Allison V. Smith

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Lindsay Diaz
July 10, 2018

After Surviving Back-To-Back Disasters, They’re ‘Finally Home’

By Courtney Collins

Caregiver Shirley Martin, 77, works in a group home in Dallas. Photo: Allison V. Smith

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Shirley Martin
July 17, 2018

At 77, Dallas Caregiver Can’t Retire — Nor Does She Want To

By Courtney Collins

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One Crisis Away

KERA’s One Crisis Away project focuses a spotlight on North Texans living on the financial edge.

The problem’s known as asset poverty, and it doesn’t discriminate. A job loss, health emergency, even legal trouble can be enough to plunge a third of our friends and neighbors into financial distress. One Crisis Away puts a human face on asset poverty and the financial struggles of people in North Texas.

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KERA’s One Crisis Away series “Still On The Edge” is funded in part by Communities Foundation of Texas, Texas Women’s Foundation and the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation.