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The older woman has curly gray hair and is dressed in a yellow shirt, gray zip-up jacket, and blue pants. The younger woman has blonde hair and is wearing a white blouse, black pants, yellow shoes, and a black apron. There are chairs and a walker in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/0ff13d33-c0ec-42cf-806e-d3209b9040b7/IMG_6884.jpg Why this Work Four young adults standing outside Mount Sinai building, smiling with arms around each other, dressed in casual winter clothing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/a8efa455-30b7-4d8b-8c1c-176c364b1260/D3F2A007-8EF4-48AE-9977-40C81EA890EC.JPG Why this Work People serving and being served food at a buffet table with trays of various dishes, including salads and cooked vegetables, in a community setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/6438b97a-daca-4e0d-a1f8-acd23adda3bc/IMG_5162.jpg Why this Work Two young women standing face-to-face outdoors, appearing to converse, with a woman holding a sign that reads 'WHAT WAS LAST TIME YOU FELT LIKE YOU MATTERED' in front of them. Several other people and display tables are visible in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/c4e8dc08-2655-471e-a9fe-e2995fa52028/IMG_8863+%283%29.jpg Why this Work Group of diverse women and men standing together in a classroom or conference room, smiling for a group photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/73a037e3-ad4b-45ec-acdc-09215e89087a/IMG_1391.jpg Why this Work A young man pouring milk into a glass at a dining table with two tall clear glasses, with a young girl sitting beside him holding a piece of bread or cake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/095290c6-4596-4c8d-aaf3-b11d4fa91fa3/IMG_2250.jpg Why this Work An elderly woman smiling and holding a plastic container of food in an indoor setting with bulletin boards on the wall behind her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/189463bf-3f2e-485e-9e57-40d95d5bd233/IMG_2389.jpg Why this Work People serving food at a buffet line in a community center or similar setting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/4a9163d1-7629-44dd-87cc-787b84fa3fb2/E1323B0E-FAE4-4E1A-AD94-827189330B6F.JPG Why this Work Two women wearing aprons and gloves standing behind a table with plates of food, preparing and serving salads and dishes for a meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/ed831d76-9309-437c-b216-0efc3884aa19/EF30A825-332F-4153-B0A6-3A3C92D68F1B.JPG Why this Work A smiling woman holding a handwritten note. In the background, several people are sitting at tables, wearing winter clothing, in a crowded indoor setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/9684108e-bace-45c4-ac06-90a0428b5892/224A23DC-63D7-4999-8AFB-DD2B6F9C0E89.JPG Why this Work Three children sitting at a table looking at each other through magnifying glasses. The boy on the left is holding a book, the boy in the middle is holding a green magnifying glass, and the girl on the right is holding a red magnifying glass. They are inside a room with large windows showing a street scene outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/f832a51e-6acd-40b6-9505-70543fff3db6/IMG_2671.jpg Why this Work Five young women wearing face masks and gloves standing in a kitchen, preparing food together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/87d8a875-9614-47b3-b701-93aadcfdccac/IMG_7628.jpg Why this Work A young boy in an apron and gloves is serving food to an elderly woman at a community gathering inside a decorated room with colorful artwork and other people dining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/1aca1d83-3c09-4390-88e9-8a6b94111b94/IMG_7634.jpg Why this Work A man wearing a red and black jacket with a hoodie, sitting at a table with a small crowd in the background. A young girl wearing gloves is offering him a plate of food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/d4e86ad8-65ec-45ef-affa-268150705cb2/IMG_7840.jpg Why this Work Two boys are sitting at a table engaging in conversation in a school cafeteria, with other students in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/6e728846-4ad0-4cae-a177-05a52fa76902/IMG_7869.jpg Why this Work A young man sitting at a table with two boys on either side in a classroom, smiling and waving. In the background, children are seated at tables, some working on activities, with heart decorations on the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/8b2e3f6b-1cf1-4f7d-83bc-d078d83d53b4/IMG_7993.jpg Why this Work A young girl with a name tag talking to an older man wearing a green beanie and a blue jacket inside a busy indoor space, possibly a community center or dining hall, with several people seated at tables in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a5fbb82e296865f3636219/452d23be-1a23-414c-8e72-6fc1e7a738ec/IMG_8031+%281%29.jpg Why this Work Group of diverse young people standing together indoors in front of a blue banner that reads 'Community! Comunidad!' with two windows behind. 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