A public storytelling platform documenting the human impact of federal budget cuts.

The Human Cost of Budget Cuts

Community Health Worker — HHS

Served: 4,000+ residents | Chicago, IL

After 12 years helping underserved families access care, I was let go. Our clinic now has a 3-month waitlist and no bilingual staff.

Climate Education Intern — NOAA

Program Eliminated | 1,200+ students impacted

I ran weekly science workshops in underserved schools. Now there’s no hands-on science education outside class.

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About This Project

At What Cost is a community platform created to document the impact of funding cuts on public service workers and the people they served. It exists to raise awareness and accountability through storytelling.