Isolation can be difficult during the coronavirus outbreak, especially for those in recovery and have no family to seek support. It is easy to withdraw our altruistic efforts while we are piling our cars with food supplies. Instead of fighting with your neighbor at the supermarket over who is claiming the last box of tissues, focus on the people who need our assistance the most. As COVID-19 keeps wiping out other cities, let's focus our efforts on the elderly, homeless and those who need a little bit of kindness.
Here are eight charities to support the most vulnerable populations while surviving the quarantine life.
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National Domestic Workers Alliance
The National Domestic Workers Alliance launched a Coronavirus Care Fund for domestic workers facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This relief fund will provide emergency assistance to nannies, house cleaners and home care workers. A small donation can help the organization reach $4 million for domestic workers.
Dining Bond Initiative
Dining Bond Initiative is assisting restaurant owners to get funds while they remain closed during the COVID-19 outbreak. You can show love and support to your favorite restaurants by purchasing a bond that can be redeemed for face value. For example, a $100 bond for $75 value can help a small business to not shut its doors indefinitely.
World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen is another organization making efforts to deliver individually-packaged fresh meals. There are many people in quarantine like ship cruise passengers, that need healthy meals. A monetary amount will assist responders to deliver chef-prepared meals to the most affected areas and communities during a disaster.
Doctors Without Borders
COVID-19 has left a scarcity in medical help. Thankfully, Doctors without Borders meet the gap and provides medical assistance to those in emergencies. By giving a small donation Doctors without Borders can provide pre-packaged disaster kits and supplies to centers across the world.
Meals on Wheels America
Meals on Wheels seeks to stop hunger among the senior population and it facilitates the nutritional and social needs of seniors. You can donate here and make sure seniors are well-nourished during the coronavirus outbreak.
Feeding America
This organization serves communities and individuals who are facing hunger across America. Feeding America focuses on distributing food to these communities and especially to those affected by the pandemic. By donating a small amount to the charity’s response fund, you will be helping them to reach out to these communities.