Participant 036 Community Conversations Interview
Date
2020-10-22
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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library
Abstract
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In this interview, Participant 36 shares about the financial difficulties experienced by their family due to loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic, debt, and difficulty receiving public assistance. They share about their experience of depression and anxiety, and needing to find other ways to make money beyond their job, including selling plasma. The participant found strength in therapy, family, and neighbors, but is disappointed in the government's response to the pandemic, feeling that too much time deliberating on agreements delayed support for people who are struggling.
Keywords
Mercer Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, View of the Federal Government's Response (in 2020), Acts of Kindness, Financial_Economic (In)stability, Social and Economic Factors, Housing, Housing Insecurity_Instability, View of NJ Government's Response to the Pandemic, Food Insecurity, Low Income Individuals, Positive Outlook, Undocumented Individuals, Loss of Job or Business, Low Income Communities, Vaccine for COVID-19, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Perceived Politicization of Public Health Response, Noteworthy Quotes for Report or Presentation