Jose got involved with N2N-MA during our Stop the Cuts campaign at the end of 2001 and now serves on our statewide Board of Directors. He is most passionate about increasing access to affordable housing for working families in Massachusetts and enjoys going door-to-door and attending meetings with legislators. Jose used to live in Upland Gardens where he was the President of the Tenant's Association. He is originally from Puerto Rico, has four children and depends on several state and federal assistance programs.
	Virginia got involved with N2N-MA when Staff Organizer Ana de la Cruz recruited her in 1999. Virginia participates in planning meetings, delegation visits with legislators and goes to door-to-door to get others involved with our work. She is most passionate about bilingual education, health care and affordable housing. Virginia lives in Plumley Village public housing, and is a single mother of three kids and a former welfare recipient.
	Joanne got involved with N2N-MA during the 2002 gubernatorial election and also worked on the campaign to protect bilingual education. She most enjoys attending rallies and statewide delegate meetings. Joanne also goes door-to-door in her neighborhood and is most passionate about health care, affordable housing and fair taxation. As a disabled person, she depends on several assistance programs to make ends meet and lives in Plumley Village public housing in Worcester.

Angela started volunteering with N2N-MA during Jim Leary's campaign for State Representative in 2000. She completed an Internship in 2001 and has continued to work with us as a volunteer - going door-to-door, testifying at public hearings, and attending rallies and delegation visits. As a single parent of two girls, Angela is most concerned with the recent cuts to public education. She lives in Mill Pond Apartments in Worcester.

Paula first volunteered with N2N-MA during the 2000 election season. Her favorite part of the work is seeing the respect and attention that elected officials give our volunteers and our organization. She is most passionate about protecting programs for children and the elderly and frequently attends delegation visits with legislators, goes door-to-door, and phone banks to build support for these issues. Paula is a single parent raising her four grandchildren. She receives disability, social security and food stamps, and lives in Plumley Village public housing in Worcester.