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When community tragedy happens during your own financial struggle

My neighbor's house burned down and the whole community is helping but I just went through my own financial crisis and I have nothing to give and I feel ashamed.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Personal economic vulnerability creates shame and isolation precisely when community connection is most needed.

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