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During this time of social distancing, we& #39;re taking a look at the way Americans volunteer to help those in need. Follow along this week as we break down the facts, trends, and current stories of volunteering in America.
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“People are scared, and people are lonely,” he said. “We’re all so separated, and one of the things we need is that social cohesiveness. This is one opportunity to get them that social connection they’re looking for.” https://apnews.com/bda9c1ed0f8e10742ad2feabb2d52aa2">https://apnews.com/bda9c1ed0...
"We& #39;re doing this to try and reach out to people who might feel that they are just completely alone in this situation." https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/17/us/coronavirus-student-volunteers-grocery-shop-elderly-iyw-trnd/index.html">https://edition.cnn.com/2020/03/1...
"A bar on Capitol Hill, no longer able to serve its usual offerings of craft cocktails, is organizing a food pantry for children." https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/neighborhood-groups-across-the-washington-area-are-forming-militias-of-caring-and-help/2020/03/16/dfc970be-6788-11ea-b313-df458622c2cc_story.html">https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/nei...
"The 2017 rewrite of the nation’s tax code also meant that fewer taxpayers have been itemizing their deductions & therefore can’t claim donations to reduce their tax bill." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/16/business/coronavirus-bills-charity.html
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If you& #39;d like to give to charities that are helping people in your community, visit https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=7779">https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm...
"All over the country, homebound Americans are crafting thousands upon thousands of face masks to help shield doctors, nurses and many others from the coronavirus." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/business/coronavirus-masks-sewers.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/2...
Companies across the country are joining the effort to defeat coronavirus ↓ https://twitter.com/MichaelGRubin/status/1243258525066891264?s=20">https://twitter.com/MichaelGR...
Communities are using social capital in creative and effective ways during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://twitter.com/chaddcripe/status/1242169835858976769?s=20">https://twitter.com/chaddcrip...
“The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens.” ― Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America https://twitter.com/beauty2streetz/status/1241468899972935680?s=20">https://twitter.com/beauty2st...
"Airbnb has stepped up with a plan to offer free or subsidized housing to people working on the disease& #39;s front lines, namely health care professionals, emergency workers and relief personnel." https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airbnb-coronavirus-first-responders/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/travel/ar...
" @PointsofLight, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has launched a new way for people to help others in volunteer work all from the comfort of their own homes." https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/virtual-volunteering-ways-volunteer-home-time-coronavirus-69741410">https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/st...
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"From Miami to Seattle, Boston to San Diego, many Americans have answered the call to fill the gaps in their communities." Here are a few examples: https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/2882861001 ">https://amp.usatoday.com/amp/28828...
"Sesame Street has long been a source of comfort for children and families during difficult times, and now more than ever, we are reminded of the tremendous power of media and Muppets." https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring ">https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring&qu...
Many churches across the country are adapting to these abnormal times by offering parking lot confessionals. https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/local-churches-offer-drive-thru-confessions-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/WASUDY2FSBEY7D6RJUIMUGS4TY/">https://www.wsbtv.com/news/loca...
A Utah company that usually manufactures boat tops and covers has reconfigured its operation amid the spread of COVID-19 in order to produce face shields and masks for hospital workers. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/25/21194080/utah-boat-cover-company-producing-face-shield-masks-amid-covid-19-shortages">https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020...
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Churches such as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are opening their parking lots to be used at COVID-19 testing sites. https://www.deseret.com/faith/2020/3/24/21192373/coronavirus-covid19-testing-mormon-church-parking-lots-lds-utah">https://www.deseret.com/faith/202...
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“We’re just making them and donating them to any health care worker who wants them.” Volunteers mobilize to provide protective masks for healthcare workers. https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/3/23/21188896/call-to-sew-hospitals-nurses-volunteers-protective-equipment-thousands-respond-homemade-masks">https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020...
