#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and political views together across the globe. These troubling times highlight the needs in our already vulnerable communities which have been compounded by this health crisis and the ripple effects on employment. All funds contributed will support the OSP COVID-19 Relief Fund and will be used primarily to help people with nourishment needs, like grocery delivery and grocery store gift cards. Funds may also be used to help meet safety needs during this health crisis, including the purchase of masks and hand sanitizer for those without access.
Looking for other ways to help?
A group in North Lawndale is cutting out patterns and sewing reusable masks for residents. People can participate in a few ways:
1. Print and cut out the pattern (click here) on clean, non-woven fabric for their people sewing.
2. Become a person who sews.
3. Donate clean, reusable bags - like the ones for groceries which we all have tons of because we forget them at home and end up buying more or plastic ones anyway.
4. Pick up the cut pieces and deliver them to their central site at Stone Temple Baptist Church
If you are interested in participating please contact Audrey Dunford - audrey.dunford@gmail.com or Dinitia Robinson - dinitia.robinson@icloud.com
Another organization to support is WestSide Mutual Aid. They assist those who need groceries on the westside of Chicago. COVID-19 has shut down many businesses and residents of westside neighborhoods who often work hourly jobs in the restaurant industry and retail are out of work. If you would like to volunteer for food delivery, graphic design and messaging, or support the aid network in any other way, email ChicagoWestSideMutualAid@gmail.com Their request form can be found here: bit.ly/ws-ma-rf
Have other unique skills to contribute? Contact 211.org to offer your assistance.
Even as we practice physical distancing, we can remain connected through kindness and generosity even without physical proximity. Although we are physically separate, we can still come together to provide the financial, emotional, and social support that nurture our families and communities.
To make a gift, please visit bit.ly/givetoosp and select "COVID-19 Relief" from the drop-down menu.
At a time when we are all experiencing the pandemic, generosity is what brings people of all races, faiths, and political views together across the globe. These troubling times highlight the needs in our already vulnerable communities which have been compounded by this health crisis and the ripple effects on employment. All funds contributed will support the OSP COVID-19 Relief Fund and will be used primarily to help people with nourishment needs, like grocery delivery and grocery store gift cards. Funds may also be used to help meet safety needs during this health crisis, including the purchase of masks and hand sanitizer for those without access.
Looking for other ways to help?
A group in North Lawndale is cutting out patterns and sewing reusable masks for residents. People can participate in a few ways:
1. Print and cut out the pattern (click here) on clean, non-woven fabric for their people sewing.
2. Become a person who sews.
3. Donate clean, reusable bags - like the ones for groceries which we all have tons of because we forget them at home and end up buying more or plastic ones anyway.
4. Pick up the cut pieces and deliver them to their central site at Stone Temple Baptist Church
If you are interested in participating please contact Audrey Dunford - audrey.dunford@gmail.com or Dinitia Robinson - dinitia.robinson@icloud.com
Another organization to support is WestSide Mutual Aid. They assist those who need groceries on the westside of Chicago. COVID-19 has shut down many businesses and residents of westside neighborhoods who often work hourly jobs in the restaurant industry and retail are out of work. If you would like to volunteer for food delivery, graphic design and messaging, or support the aid network in any other way, email ChicagoWestSideMutualAid@gmail.com Their request form can be found here: bit.ly/ws-ma-rf
Have other unique skills to contribute? Contact 211.org to offer your assistance.
Even as we practice physical distancing, we can remain connected through kindness and generosity even without physical proximity. Although we are physically separate, we can still come together to provide the financial, emotional, and social support that nurture our families and communities.
To make a gift, please visit bit.ly/givetoosp and select "COVID-19 Relief" from the drop-down menu.