Listen as Job Seekers and Other Participants Speak Their Truths

Starting Over in America: The Truth Behind the Journey

Starting over in America means more than finding a job—it means learning to navigate an unfamiliar maze of paperwork and systems, often without the documents many of us take for granted. In this powerful video preview, follow one family of asylum seekers as they face the overwhelming realities of daily life in the U.S.—and the support that helps them move forward.

Daily Work is that Person

This video tells the powerful story of a young Afghan woman who, with the guidance and support of Daily Work, and how she overcame the challenges of starting a new life in the U.S. Daily Work is "that person"—the one who stands by her side, offering the resources and encouragement needed to build a brighter future and find stability and opportunity.

It's Just People Helping People

At the heart of Daily Work is a simple truth: we’re all just people, trying to find our way. This video captures the power of human connection—how relationships rooted in trust and care remind us that none of us reaches our full potential alone.

Three Months to Start Over

In this candid conversation, two men from Syria share what it’s really like to arrive in America as refugees. From the trauma of displacement to the pressure of becoming self-sufficient in just three months, their story reveals the challenges faced newcomers, and how Daily Work made a difference for them.

Work: Foundation for Healthy Families

This touching video shares the stories of Ger, a Daily Work intern and her family, and Senait and Dereje, Daily Work job seekers. See how good work is providing the foundation for a healthy life for them and their families.  

The Internship Experience at Daily Work

None of us knew what to expect when COVID struck and everything, including student internships, had to become a virtual experience. Our 2020-2021 interns rose to the challenge and wanted to share what it feels like to be a Daily Work intern.

Daily Work values the trust of our clients, volunteers and donors. All videos are shown with their consent. These people give of themselves when they share personal information so we present their stories with admiration and respect. We hope that these narratives inspire you to learn more about our organization.