Participant 335 Community Conversations Essay

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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library

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In this essay, Participant 335 shares the mission of their organization in the northwest region of New Jersey that aims to support low-income families with financial stability. The participant states that the needs of the community have substantially increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that there have been tragic stories coming from the community as more people require assistance. However, they express that a positive aspect of the pandemic has been that their community has unified in strength and resilience, and people are much more supportive of one another.

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COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Acts of Kindness, Resources Needed, Positive Outlook, Social and Economic Factors, Resilience, Financial_Economic (In)stability, Noteworthy Quotes, Low Income Individuals, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Those Left out of Virus Response, Housing Insecurity_Instability, Housing, Clinical Care, Employment, Self-Care Strategies, Maternal Health, Infant_Child Health, Vaccine for COVID-19, Secondary Suffering and Trauma, Transit, Food Insecurity, Loss of Health Insurance, Challenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for Children, Childcare Arrangements, Education, Loss of Job or Business, Physical Environment, Sussex Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic

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