My family and I moved to the United States from Armenia in the mid- 1990s. After years of living through war, a devastated economy and food shortages, we found that America stood true to its symbol as the land of abundance and opportunity. My parents found work as soon as they arrived, and in addition to an abundance of food, housing and supplies to get our new life off the ground, we found an abundance of kindness, generosity and charitable giving from our community members. The lesson I learned then was one that I continue to hold dear: Abundance is what made my American Dream come true—and it can for millions of other working families today.
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