I am here for you – helpful tips while staying at home
Now more than ever, it's important that we all pull together and support one another – while also taking care of our families, our friends and ourselves. I want you to know that the safety and well-being of you and those you love are my utmost priorities.
I have assembled a list of ideas and activities* intended to help you connect, reenergize and make a positive difference in the community and in your own home.
For Your Community
- Visit the websites of local food banks and homeless shelters to donate online
- Feeding America Food Banks
- Meals on Wheels
- No Kid Hungry
- Visit the websites of local animal shelters to donate online
- Support local and small businesses
- Buy gift cards (to support the business today, and use when they reopen)
- Shop from their online stores
- Support the arts
- Donate to your favorite museum or local arts organization
- Purchase a piece of work/merchandise on the website of your favorite local artist
- Watch live streams of music and theater performances
- Take a virtual museum tour
For Your Family, Friends and Neighbors
- Help older relatives and those in nursing facilities
- Call or text to check in
- Make cards or write letters, with your kids, to send to them
- Schedule an hour of online game time with friends and family
- Check in with neighbors to say hello
For Yourself and Your Own Home
- Exercise – outside or at home
- Bake or cook
- Get some fresh air – read outside or just relax and enjoy nature
- Catch up on your reading
- Do some spring cleaning
- Play board games
- Check your list of home projects
- Take a free virtual tour
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- Six Virtual Tours You Can Take If You’re Stuck at Home
- Virtual Concerts, Plays, Museums and other Culture to Enjoy from Home
*Please abide by any Shelter-in-Place or Stay-at-Home measures in effect in your area.
#stayhome #staypositive