All: We're trying something out right now to help our neighbors in #IL06 through this COVID crisis and hoping you might join in (thread):
We were trying to figure out what we had that could address some of the challenges we're facing and realized we have an awesome network of volunteers who are good people that want to help.
Meanwhile, there are a lot of elderly folks in the district who may be self-isolating and lonely, aren't on social media all day. Et voila:
So if you're interested, sign up! We'll give you a list of names you can call to check in. Make sure they know about local grocery store hours. Make sure they know about local public health resources. Maybe just be there for a conversation.
For those of us who are home though, it's a chance to engage and get resources to people who may not otherwise get them... all while still practicing safe social distancing.
I called a few this morning and chatted with a guy who'd been temporarily furloughed and was bored. By the end of our conversation, he'd signed up to call as well! Give it a go if you can - and thanks!
