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During the #coronavirus outbreak, it's hard to escape the stories of the millions of Americans who are suffering. But even more are helping their neighbors. Here are some stories of the many ways Americans are showing their strength and resilience. Thread:
In California, volunteers at @TheRockSanDiego church are working around the clock to restore 300,000 defective N95 masks for medical workers. These masks will help protect workers on the frontline of the #COVID19 response. https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/communities/san-diego/story/2020-03-31/volunteers-begin-restoring-300-000-defective-n95-masks-to-increase-local-supplies
In Ohio, community leaders are working to keep local restaurants busy. @HuntingtonOD and @SrlAgency are sponsoring “Restaurant Bingo” in Darke County — anyone who orders from 5 local restaurants gets a $10 gift card! #DarkeCountyBingo. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10222362309907995&set=a.4555859775943&type=3&theater
Nationwide efforts are succeeding as well: #AmericasFoodFund raised over $13 million in just 72 hours to make sure that every American stays hungry and healthy during this crisis. https://www.gofundme.com/f/AmericasFoodFund
In Alaska, 30 faith-based organizations across Alaska have come together to form the Alaska Faith Leaders COVID-19 Task Force and pool resources to ensure every community is cared for. https://www.ktuu.com/content/news/Faith-leaders-from-across-Alaska-come-together-in-response-to-COVID-19-569338511.html
. @ConvoyofHope is working together with churches, businesses, and volunteers across the country to donate ten million meals to those in need. It's supported by donations and volunteers -- Americans helping their neighbors. https://www.convoyofhope.org/blog/features/disaster-response/covid-19-response/
@BethanyShondark has started #Kosher19 to deliver Kosher food to over 5,000 healthcare workers during the coronavirus. https://kosher19.com/
The Virginia Dare Dress Co. is donating portions of every purchase to provide respirator and fabric masks to nurses and doctors at the frontlines of the fight against #COVID19. #VDDCOSendingLove
Determined to help #slowthespread among the deaf and hard of hearing community, College senior Ashley Lawrence decided to make special masks herself! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/this-college-student-is-sewing-face-masks-designed-for-the-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-community/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=85876927
