Which Charities Should I Donate to During COVID?
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With states across the nation imposing stricter measures recently to stop the surge of COVID-19 cases (my state of Washington included), the brief couple of months where things were feeling more positive have ended. It’s a reminder to everyone that this disease is not fucking around, and neither should we.
We know the standards: wash your hands, keep a 6’ distance, wear a mask, limit indoor contact and avoid gathering in large groups, but what else can we do to help our neighbors, community and citizens who are struggling across the country and world?
If you’re fortunate enough to find yourself with a job, resources and good health during this time, you may consider donating to one of the impactful charities below. It’s also worth noting that charities across the board are being hit hard, so if you have a favorite that you donate to on occasion, whip out that credit card and double down.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Raises funds to provide groceries to kids participating in its more than 2,500 clubs, plus virtual academic support such as digital activities and learning opportunities. You can donate here.
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America’s Blood Centers: Brings together community-based and independent blood centers across the country. You can use its website to find and schedule an appointment to make a blood donation in your area.
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No Kid Hungry: Deploys funds to ensure access to free meals continues for children in need, especially with schools closed. It is providing $5 million in emergency grants immediately — with more to come — to help schools and community groups feed kids during the outbreak and making sure families know how to find meals while schools are closed. You can donate here.
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation: Directs money to organizations leading on-the-ground efforts in the restaurant community and provides zero-interest loans to businesses to maintain payroll during closure or reopen once the crisis has passed. It has established a relief fund for individual restaurant workers facing economic hardships or health crises as a direct result of covid-19. You can donate here.
CARE: Vulnerable families already suffering from hunger, violence and disaster urgently need your help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their communities. Right now, CARE’s Emergency Surge Fund is distributing soap, clean water, and more to over 1 million people across 64 countries. You can donate here.
I will be donating to No Kid Hungry and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I would love to know which organizations you plan to donate to or would recommend to others who are looking to donate.
With love,
Steph
