Participant 199 Community Conversations Interview

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2020-09-22

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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library

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In this interview, Participant 199 shares their experience of homelessness and talks about the challenges that come with it during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participant describes asking for money from strangers in order to buy food, and talks about the emotions that accompany this experience. The participant finds solace in other people with shared experiences and remains hopeful for the future.

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Hudson Co. (N.J.), COVID-19 Pandemic, New Jersey, Resources Needed, Acts of Kindness, Resilience, Food Insecurity, Lack of Financial Means to Support Basic Needs, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Housing Insecurity_Instability, Religion or Spirituality, Secondary Suffering and Trauma

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