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 people that attend St. Stephens church. The nearest hospital is approximately 30 mins away. There is no public transportation and the average individual only has a high school education.

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 up of mainly White and African American populations. The primary religious group is Baptist. The population has very few individuals of the Latinx and Korean community. The average age group is mid 40s - 60s.

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: Many residents are employed at the local brick, lumber, ice plant, prison, or is a fast food worker. The main environmental concern is the trees that are being cut down.

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: My community extends over several communities, however, it only offers 1 grocery store, 1 fast food restaurant, and 2 gas stations. There is also one community college. It would be helpful to add more to the area to bring more attractions and jobs for the local workers. The average individual has to travel to South Hill, Emporia, Petersburg, or Richmond for leisure to look for jobs.