Ways to help NYC Covid-19 relief efforts!
As so many of you probably are as well, I continue to worry about the ongoing crisis in NYC throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. New York City is a place that means so much to me in my heart, as I know it does for so many other Americans around our whole country.
While we sit in our homes, isolated and doing everything we can to limit risk of exposure and spreading the coronavirus, I know it is tough. Sitting idle when you’d really like to be out there doing something to help isn’t easy. No, in fact it’s pretty gosh darn hard — especially when we see the need for support and resources in NYC to continue to grow every day.
How to Help NYC COVID-19 Relief Efforts
In my own personal research, I have been looking for ways to get involved and help NYC COVID-19 relief efforts as best as I can. In the event that you too are looking to get involved, I wanted to compile a list for you of some ways you can take action – big or small – to help make a difference.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about times like this over the years, it’s that every little bit of help counts. It truly does! So if you have the ability, please review the list of ways to help NYC COVID-19 relief efforts below and take action where you can.
Also, feel free to share this post as well in case others in your network are looking for ways to help, too. These are such frightening and unprecedented times, and to make it through — we really have to rely on each other to pull through! Let’s do it!! x
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
If you are in the Greater New York City area, these are some available volunteer opportunities:
Register with ServNY
For Licensed Healthcare Workers Only
Register with Medical Reserve Corp
Licensed Healthcare Workers Only)
Register for NYC Cares
Open to Anyone. Attend an online volunteer orientation & then choose projects.
City Harvest Food Rescue
Volunteer at one of City Harvest’s pop-ups around the NYC to get rescued food to those in need.
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WAYS TO DONATE
Whether you’re in NYC, or located elsewhere in the United States or around the globe. These organizations are accepting donations that will directly help NYC Covid-19 relief efforts.
NYC COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
Donations support local healthcare workers, small businesses, displaced hourly employees and vulnerable families & youth in the NYC area.
Donate Medical Supplies & PPE
The city of New York is accepting donations of supplies and PPE to help front-line workers. They’re accepting ventilators, surgical face masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, N95 Respirators, goggles and more.
Donate Your Space or Facility For Relief Efforts
If you have property or space in the NYC area that you’re willing to share to help NYC COVID-19 relief efforts.
Donate to City Harvest Rescue
Make a donation to help City Harvest Rescue provide food to NYC communities and vulnerable residents in need.
Donate to NYC Health + Hospitals
Donations will support front-line health care workers and provide meals, groceries, laundry services, transportation & more to help them as they tirelessly work to help sick patients.
Support the NYC Food Bank
Do the obvious increase in demand, the NYC Food Bank is in need of increased donations. On their page, make donation as well as find ways to locate food banks stationed around the city accepting food donations. They’re also accepting applications for volunteers.
Make a Contribution to the NYC Community Trust
The NYC Community Trust was founded to support relief efforts throughout the NYC community in times of crisis – including 9/11 and of course today. Donations fund grants to immediately support organizations that help NYC COVID-19 relief efforts.
As I continue my research on ways to help, I’ll continue to update this post with more avenues to help. If there are any organizations in the NYC area that you know of who are also in need of support – please, please share!! Let’s get the word out as best we can. x
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