Stories of U.S.

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Empowering Through Impact: Intern Spotlight on Camera Lemons

Aug 25, 2025

The Urban Strategies, Inc. (USI) CDFI, an economic vibrancy strategy, is implemented because we believe in investing in communities and the next generation of changemakers. One standout example of this investment is Camera Lemons, a finance major at Clark Atlanta...

When Systems Align: A Mother’s Path to Stability

Aug 14, 2025

In the summer of 2023, a single mother of three found herself on the brink. With unstable income and a monthly rent of $985, she was barely staying afloat. As costs piled up and income fluctuated, she began to fall behind on rent—despite doing everything she could to...