As millions of people around the country pull together to save lives and keep each other healthy, I wanted to take a moment to share what a few of our @OnwardTogether partners and grantees have done to fill gaps in our systems and keep pushing for progress. I'm grateful for them.
. @domesticworkers has created the Coronavirus Care Fund to support the many nannies, house cleaners, and in-home caregivers who are navigating this crisis without paid sick leave or health care. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/coronavirus-care-fund
The Collective Education Fund has teamed up with Humanity Forward to raise money for working families affected by the COVID-19 crisis. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/cef-hf
. @TXCivilRights is calling on statewide officials to ensure that Texans will be able to vote safely. https://act.texascivilrightsproject.org/texas-we-need-emergency-voting-infrastructure
. @SwingLeft has launched a virtual organizing hub so that you can help elect Democrats while still staying home. https://swingleft.org/p/virtual-organizing
. @LatinoVictoryUS is providing daily updates on what current and former Latino Victory candidates and allies are doing to respond to COVID-19. https://medium.com/@LatinoVictory
. @EmergeAmerica offered a brand-new five-part webinar series to help Democratic women campaign during the crisis. https://emergeamerica.org/campaigning-through-crisis-webinar-series/
. @RunforSomething put together a candidate support kit with resources for state and local candidates who need to find new ways to reach voters. https://runforsomething.net/covid19-support/
. @ArenaSummit has moved their May training for future campaign staffers online—and you can apply now to be a part of it. https://arena.run/academy
We don’t have to feel helpless. Whatever you have to give—an hour, a few dollars, or just a quick read—makes a difference.