Mission #3
Collect Insights
Do you know someone who lives in a struggling community? Interview him or her to understand what life looks like where they live. What evidence can they point to that shows their city’s or region's struggles? How they are coping? Why do they stay? What are their hopes and dreams for where they live?
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