Call to Action: Week of March 16th, 2020
This stuff is getting real, really fast. I am guessing you have had your fill of information about COVID-19. If not, please refer to a reputable, scientific source. The Minnesota Department of Health is a great place to start. https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea…/coronavirus/index.html
So hopefully you are following guidelines and keeping yourself and your family at home. Here are some things to keep you busy in the interim.
This stuff is getting real, really fast. I am guessing you have had your fill of information about COVID-19. If not, please refer to a reputable, scientific source. The Minnesota Department of Health is a great place to start. https://www.health.state.mn.us/disea…/coronavirus/index.html
So hopefully you are following guidelines and keeping yourself and your family at home. Here are some things to keep you busy in the interim.
Activism in the age of corona:
People will be hurting for food to eat. If you are able, please consider donating to your local food pantry. Here are some other options
• Churches United https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/183
• 360 Communities Minnesota FoodShare https://360communities.org/get-involved/mnfoodshare/…
• The Sheridan Story https://www.thesheridanstory.org/our-commitment-to-childr…/…
• Meals on Wheels https://meals-on-wheels.com/
• Radio station FM107.1 is matching donations to The Sheridan Story and Meals on Wheels https://www.mytalk1071.com/help-feed-seniors-kids/
People will be hurting for food to eat. If you are able, please consider donating to your local food pantry. Here are some other options
• Churches United https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/183
• 360 Communities Minnesota FoodShare https://360communities.org/get-involved/mnfoodshare/…
• The Sheridan Story https://www.thesheridanstory.org/our-commitment-to-childr…/…
• Meals on Wheels https://meals-on-wheels.com/
• Radio station FM107.1 is matching donations to The Sheridan Story and Meals on Wheels https://www.mytalk1071.com/help-feed-seniors-kids/
Don’t forget, we are still in the middle of the most important election of our lives
• Moms Demand Virtual Advocacy Day of Action, Wednedsay March 18th. Support background checks and red flag bills at the Minnesota Capitol without ever leaving your house! https://www.facebook.com/events/244294719942419/
• League of Women Voters (not just for women)- voting in a time of coronavirus https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-time-coronavirus…
• Send Letters to Voters https://votefwd.org/…
• Most senior living centers are on lockdown. Consider sending a letter or a card to a resident at your local center, or you can send one to mine. Regina Senior Living 1008 1st Street, Hastings MN 55033.
• Americans of Conscience weekly checklist https://americansofconscience.com/03-15-2020/…
• Send a postcard to a voter in a swing state. https://www.postcards2wi.com/
• Get your census form completed so fewer workers need to knock on doors. Go to https://my2020census.gov/
• Pick a local politician to support. There is so much work to be done! https://www.buzzfeednews.com/…/what-to-do-if-youre-democrat…
• 20 books to read while you are stuck at home. https://lamodeexpose.com/…/coronavirus-20-books-to-read-w…/…
• Moms Demand Virtual Advocacy Day of Action, Wednedsay March 18th. Support background checks and red flag bills at the Minnesota Capitol without ever leaving your house! https://www.facebook.com/events/244294719942419/
• League of Women Voters (not just for women)- voting in a time of coronavirus https://www.lwv.org/blog/voting-time-coronavirus…
• Send Letters to Voters https://votefwd.org/…
• Most senior living centers are on lockdown. Consider sending a letter or a card to a resident at your local center, or you can send one to mine. Regina Senior Living 1008 1st Street, Hastings MN 55033.
• Americans of Conscience weekly checklist https://americansofconscience.com/03-15-2020/…
• Send a postcard to a voter in a swing state. https://www.postcards2wi.com/
• Get your census form completed so fewer workers need to knock on doors. Go to https://my2020census.gov/
• Pick a local politician to support. There is so much work to be done! https://www.buzzfeednews.com/…/what-to-do-if-youre-democrat…
• 20 books to read while you are stuck at home. https://lamodeexpose.com/…/coronavirus-20-books-to-read-w…/…
Schools are closed until March 30th (though my guess is that they will be closed for the year). Here are some resources for those of you with children
• Over 30 virtual field trips: https://docs.google.com/…/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGl…/preview…
• Scholastic’s learn from home website: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/…/learnathome.html
• Children’s book illustrator (and Minnesota native!), Nina Crittenden, has free, printable coring pages http://www.ninacrittenden.com/hey-kids.php…
• Let an astronaut read a book to your kids in space! https://www.scarymommy.com/astronauts-story-time-in-space…/…
• Here’s a ton of online school resources for kids. https://docs.google.com/…/1iGo1xk7D-7uWWwHE_tqXnI9…/preview…
• Here’s another site with more online options. http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
• Metropolitan Opera is offering a nightly Met Opera series. https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nigh…/…
• Over 30 virtual field trips: https://docs.google.com/…/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGl…/preview…
• Scholastic’s learn from home website: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/…/learnathome.html
• Children’s book illustrator (and Minnesota native!), Nina Crittenden, has free, printable coring pages http://www.ninacrittenden.com/hey-kids.php…
• Let an astronaut read a book to your kids in space! https://www.scarymommy.com/astronauts-story-time-in-space…/…
• Here’s a ton of online school resources for kids. https://docs.google.com/…/1iGo1xk7D-7uWWwHE_tqXnI9…/preview…
• Here’s another site with more online options. http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/
• Metropolitan Opera is offering a nightly Met Opera series. https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nigh…/…
• Parent Aware can help you find reliable childcare: https://www.parentaware.org/…
• Here’s a list of MN restaurants offering food for school-aged children. (Note: I am not sure how the recent closing of restaurants will affect this) https://kstp.com/…/list-of-restaurants-offering-f…/5674954/…
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233 or on Twitter @ndvh.
Whatever you do, most importantly STAY AT HOME, wash your hands and figure out how not to touch your face.
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