So let’s chat for real. Gather round Fam. People are scared. Jobs lost, schools closed, supplies lacking, information nonsensical, people are sick. Nows our time to rally around those around us and do what we can to help each other get through. Let’s chat about how we can 👇🏻
2-Let’s talk about solutions. I expect audience participation so jump in and give your ideas. This isn’t a spectator sport.
- Mandy seniors couldn’t fight through to get supplies. What seniors do you know that could use some basic groceries & supplies dropped at their door? 👇🏻
- Mandy seniors couldn’t fight through to get supplies. What seniors do you know that could use some basic groceries & supplies dropped at their door? 👇🏻
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Single mommies like myself may have not had time or not want to expose their little ones to the germs so they too may need some things dropped to their door. Clorox wipes, toilet paper, diapers, baby wipes formula, milk, bread, fruits veggies, snacks are all good ideas👇🏻
Single mommies like myself may have not had time or not want to expose their little ones to the germs so they too may need some things dropped to their door. Clorox wipes, toilet paper, diapers, baby wipes formula, milk, bread, fruits veggies, snacks are all good ideas👇🏻
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Those with underlying health issues mayb have been afraid to go to the store and need a care basket dropped off at their house. Chances are you may have extras of something in your pantry that may bless the lives of others in a considerable way 👇🏻
Those with underlying health issues mayb have been afraid to go to the store and need a care basket dropped off at their house. Chances are you may have extras of something in your pantry that may bless the lives of others in a considerable way 👇🏻
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Those w other disabilities may be in the same boat. They may have caretakers that drop in from time to time to deliver necessities of life who are sick or unable to come. They could surely use a check in to see what they need. Even if it’s just a conversation at the door 👇🏻
Those w other disabilities may be in the same boat. They may have caretakers that drop in from time to time to deliver necessities of life who are sick or unable to come. They could surely use a check in to see what they need. Even if it’s just a conversation at the door 👇🏻
6- students are particularly in a hard spot. Dorms have closed, many don’t have money to travel home or have no family to go home to. Check in with the colleges to see if anyone needs to be sponsored in some way. They could end up homeless instantly if not helped 👇🏻
7- the homeless are now facing the most trying times ever. Shelters are closing at alarming rates leaving them in the cold, possibly sick, they lack information you and I may have access to online. They must feel downtrodden & alone. Organize 2-3 friends & find them. 👇🏻
8- homeless continued
People may be afraid to approach them & give money so they may be even harder hit than normally. They don’t have transportation to buy food. Even if they get foodstamps stores may be depleted. In an afternoon at home you can make meals & bag up to give 👇🏻
People may be afraid to approach them & give money so they may be even harder hit than normally. They don’t have transportation to buy food. Even if they get foodstamps stores may be depleted. In an afternoon at home you can make meals & bag up to give 👇🏻
9- homeless continued
If you can bag up a dozen or so meals to go, and get friends involved doing the same we could end a lot of suffering. Add things like hygiene products , baby wipes, tampons, hand sanitizer (remember I told you how to make that for cheap), hand warmers 👇🏻
If you can bag up a dozen or so meals to go, and get friends involved doing the same we could end a lot of suffering. Add things like hygiene products , baby wipes, tampons, hand sanitizer (remember I told you how to make that for cheap), hand warmers 👇🏻
10- homeless continued
Go clean out your closets. Find warm clothes, blankets and sleeping bags you’re not using and drop at the doors of closed shelters. The homeless who come to closed does will take what they need to survive. It’s not the ideal fix but it’s something 👇🏻
Go clean out your closets. Find warm clothes, blankets and sleeping bags you’re not using and drop at the doors of closed shelters. The homeless who come to closed does will take what they need to survive. It’s not the ideal fix but it’s something 👇🏻
11- childcare
Many parent who are still required to work now don’t have childcare. If you can help them out then that’s a beautiful thing. Many will lose their jobs if they can’t find someone they trust to watch their children 👇🏻
Many parent who are still required to work now don’t have childcare. If you can help them out then that’s a beautiful thing. Many will lose their jobs if they can’t find someone they trust to watch their children 👇🏻
12- transportation
Many rely on public transportation that is now closed. They need rides to get groceries, medical care, prescriptions etc. This is a simple thing to organize and do and could have a huge impact of the mental wellbeing of those now stranded. 👇🏻
Many rely on public transportation that is now closed. They need rides to get groceries, medical care, prescriptions etc. This is a simple thing to organize and do and could have a huge impact of the mental wellbeing of those now stranded. 👇🏻
13- Social Distancing
During times of quarantine and crisis we need to reach out to each other, especially those who suffer from depression, anxiety, ptsd, or other mental health issues. They need to know they’re not alone, not forgotten. Call, email, text, inquire, give hope 👇🏻
During times of quarantine and crisis we need to reach out to each other, especially those who suffer from depression, anxiety, ptsd, or other mental health issues. They need to know they’re not alone, not forgotten. Call, email, text, inquire, give hope 👇🏻
14- mental health check ins
Those w mental health issues easily become prey to those that would control or abuse them if they feel alone. They long for connection, but sometimes have a hard time finding healthy ways to do that. Step up. Be a friend, learn about them. Be HUMAN 👇🏻
Those w mental health issues easily become prey to those that would control or abuse them if they feel alone. They long for connection, but sometimes have a hard time finding healthy ways to do that. Step up. Be a friend, learn about them. Be HUMAN 👇🏻
15- medical supplies
Many who become sick may not have the basics at home for self care. If you have extra fever reducers, cough & cold medicine, etc now is the time to gift them to someone who may not have them stocked due to poverty or running out. Ask who needs help👇🏻
Many who become sick may not have the basics at home for self care. If you have extra fever reducers, cough & cold medicine, etc now is the time to gift them to someone who may not have them stocked due to poverty or running out. Ask who needs help👇🏻
I’m going to add this thread about mental health care to my list. I suggest you read through it. It’s extremely comprehensive in its explanation of what people are needing
Adding this to the thread asa resource for DC/MD/VA peeps
Another great idea
Another resource
