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.

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  - 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: While the area is predominantly white, I saw many Black and Hispanic people outside walking with their kids, going to the park, or visiting Deterding’s supermarket right across the street.While growing up in that area, many of my friends were first generation citizens coming from households where their parents didn’t speak English fluently. Yet, they worked hard to become part of the community and made a life for themselves and their families. I think that the majority of people don’t see the diversity and culture of this area that is never-ending and always exciting

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  - 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: About 14% of my community lives in poverty. When most people hear Lindenwold Borough, they get a foul taste in their mouth since they are only familiar with what is displayed in the news or social media. They only retain information about the crime rate, which is said to be a significant percentage above the national crime average. However, to me, Lindenwold is the place I call home.

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: I implore this Commission to make sure that my community’s voice is not overpowered by the white majority representation. Please, whatever decision is made, make sure that my community receives the attention that it deserves. We deserve to have our voice heard.