Since the start of the year Neutral Ground has faced a number of challenges, but none like the sudden programmatic shifts we have had to make since the onset and spread of COVID-19 in our communities. Communities across the state have experienced a steep uptick of unemployment and in turn have also seen an increase of domestic violence in the home. Fortunately, many public and social service entities have been able to make changes to the ways in which services are delivered to ensure staff remain employed while still providing school support and youth development services. Still, our communities and the people we serve have not had these privileges.