Manu Sabbaiah details his time in Kerala, Mumbai, and Singapore and recalls memories of his family and friends. He discusses how his resourcefulness and risk taking has helped him advance at work.
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Parnika Celly is finishing up her Master’s degree in social work and is an intern at I-RISE. She recently initiated Creative Connections to provide a virtual arts development space for the I-RISE community.
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Doraelia Aguilar is a coordinator at Landers Garden. She discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the social aspects of the gardening community and the habits she hopes to teach her children through gardening.
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Located in north-central New Jersey, Allison is a single mom of four who, during the COVID-19 pandemic, faced multiple insecurities including houselessness, while navigating her own health concerns and caring for her children.
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