Poverty is something no one should wish to experience. My parents were not also rich I have a taste of what it is but then God has been faithful.
The thing is I believe there are spirits manipulating things in our lives but when we pray, we should not relax we need to also work. I have seen people praying against poverty but still remain in lack, to me praying aspect was covered but the working aspect was neglected.
God has ways of connecting us with people who will change our lives, your friend kanny was God sent.
We will all break free from the life of hardship, and I believe God is helping us already.