Participant 182 Community Conversations Written Interview

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2020-11-05

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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library

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In this transcribed interview, Participant 182 shares how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their lives such as experiencing unemployment, and their children being home and missing their friends. They share how they found support through their Boys and Girls Club, for help with online education and food distribution. They express their disappointments about having to stay at home, as well as their surprise with how quickly the virus spread. The participant expresses their fears about the impact of the pandemic moving forward.

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Mercer Co. (N.J.), COVID-19 Pandemic, New Jersey, Social Disconnect - Social Isolation and Loneliness, Unpredictability, Children, Social and Economic Factors, Employment, Parents or Guardians or Caregivers Functioning as Teachers, Acts of Kindness, Education, Food Insecurity, COVID-19 Health Behaviors, Loss of Job or Business, Religion or Spirituality, Resilience, Social Re-Connect

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