Ways to Help During the Current Global Crisis
I spent the better part of the last month listening to the never-ending news cycle of COVID-19 feeling more and more overwhelmed and wondering what I can do. I learned that one of the best ways for America to flatten the curve is to step up and help each other while maintaining a distance from one another. So, I decided to compile a list of resources for empaths like me that want to help during this global crisis. One of the best things we can do is lend a hand to those in need right now.
Resources and ways you can help during this global crisis:
Coronavirus Care Fund
The Coronavirus Care Fund (CCF) provides $400 in emergency assistance for qualifying home care workers, nannies and house cleaners who are experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Donate here.
America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia
Many families in Coastal Georgia are experiencing food insecurity and are struggling with access to food, even more so in these uncertain times. There are more than 40 million people in the United States that struggle with food insecurity, 1.5 million in the state of Georgia and over 137,410 right here in Coastal Georgia. America’s Second Harvest is an organization I have volunteered with in the past, helping to distribute nutritious food to non-profit agencies and at-risk elderly and youth. The organization partners with 298 faith based and non-profit agencies to provide emergency food assistance across Coastal Georgia. Learn more and donate here.
Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless
The Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless is working hard to prevent coronavirus infection among Chatham County residents experiencing homelessness. Donate here.
CDC Foundation
Supports the critical health protection work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is raising emergency response funds to enable the CDC to respond to covid-19. You can donate here.
No Kid Hungry
Deploys funds to ensure access to free meals continues for children in need, especially with schools closed. It is providing $5 million in emergency grants immediately — with more to come — to help schools and community groups feed kids during the outbreak and making sure families know how to find meals while schools are closed. You can donate here.
BONUS TIP: Don’t forget to #shopsmall and #shopBlack!
Support the local small businesses in your community, particularly Black businesses and businesses of color by skipping over the large chain stores. Buy your everyday items and food at small businesses whenever possible. Many non-essential businesses are closed right now, but when they reopen, remember them. They need our help now more than ever.
