how to help
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” - Mr. Rogers
We want to emphasize that any help you offer should strictly follow all current guidelines from health and government professionals. Please act responsibly for yourself and others!
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Volunteer from Your Home
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Visit a friend virtually: reach out to your friends, especially those living alone or sign up here
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Write a note of love and thanks:
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Write/email a thank you to medical staff, sanitation workers, grocery clerks, etc.
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Place a thank you sign on your door for people picking up and delivering
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Pick a random address in the US and send an uplifting letter
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Help Your Community (observe all current quarantine guidelines!)
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Babysit for workers in essential businesses
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Walk dogs for the vulnerable
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Post on Nextdoor that you're ready and able to help
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Donate food to homeless shelters and food banks
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Other Opportunities​
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Volunteer Match for Covid - Find the volunteer job that fits your strengths
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Help with Covid Volunteer Website - Hundreds of volunteer opportunities, filter by categories
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give financially
Medical/General Organizations
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​Help Individuals and Businesses
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Intellihelp.org - Use Facebook to directly help those in need​
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Call your local places of worship and ask how you can help