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“I had someone drop $200 at my house on Sunday for me to give to a shop owner in need. The person wanted to remain anonymous. The shop owner messaged me today and is dropping off a gift for the person. The shop owner said, ‘The person gave me more than money. They gave me hope.’ Tears all around. So beautiful.”

— Michelle Joy, posted on the “Unite Brown County: Hope During a Pandemic” Facebook page

“As an essential worker who has been closed off to the public for my safety and theirs, it was so encouraging to have seen this white ribbon displayed all around town. It brought a smile to my face and glimmer of hope to my heart that someone cared enough to organize and then go through out the town to let us know that the same community who we’ve been shut off from is the same community who is caring enough to say, ‘Hey we see you, and we care.’ I know that prayers are also including in their sentiment. This ribbon was placed a couple of weeks ago, but it has stood as a reminder to me to count my blessings!”

— Amie Rogers Claburn, posted on the “Unite Brown County: Hope During a Pandemic” Facebook page with a photo of one of the white ribbons tied around a traffic post in Nashville