Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
  - How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?

Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.

Your response: My community is made up of residents from diverse backgrounds who utilize local small businesses, the stores at the South Bay Mall, faith institutions in Roxbury including the Islamic Center of Boston and several churches, and socialize in parks and libraries. Most depend on public transportation and receive their health care from Whittier Street Health Center and other community healthcare centers.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What are the cultural bonds in your community?
  - If your community has a shared history, what is it?

Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.

Your response: My community is made of African Americans, Latinx, Asians, immigrant groups from African, South and Central America, Caribbean Islands, and Asia. The immigrants are proud of their culture as the acculturate in the US. Approximately 25% of our patients are undocumented including families with children living in poverty. We serve large Christian and Muslim patient based, with strong values and rich arts and culture. They are young families with about 10% being seniors.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where are residents employed?
  - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?

Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.

Your response: Roxbury is an urban neighborhood with exposure to environmental issues.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
  - What are the needs of your community?
  - Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?

Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines

Your response: Housing insecurity is a major issue in Boston! Other social determinants of health in my neighborhood are access to healthcare, jobs and employment, good public schools, transportation, and access to healthy foods.