A core part of Barnstormers for America’s mission is service.
If you have the means, energy, and will, here are some things you can do right now to help get this country through unprecedented times and prepare for what comes next…
FINANCIAL DONATIONS
SEW LOVED, INC: Non-profit sewing school needs funding to manufacture medical masks
NO KID HUNGRY: Non-profit dedicated to feeding children, especially now without school lunch availability
WHY HUNGER RAPID RESPONSE FUND: Non-profit supporting access to food, especially for most vulnerable
DOMESTIC WORKERS: Non-proft providing emergency funds to home care workers to keep them safe by staying at home
UNITE HERE: Non-profit offering economic support to working families suffering layoffs during the pandemic
FEEDING AMERICA: Non-profit supporting local food banks to fight food insecurity during the pandemic.
MEALS ON WHEELS: An indispensable non-profit group delivering meals to vulnerable senior citizens
AMERICARES: Non-profit providing resources, supplies, and relief to communities in need
GLOBAL GIVING: Non-profit providing resources and support for vulnerable communities
ONE FAIR WAGE: Non-profit supporting service and tipped workers
SEW MEDICAL MASKS
HOW-TO VIDEOS
FREE ONLINE CLASS TO SEW
CDC-COMPLIANT FACE MASKS
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP
Let us know of new ones in your area and we will post them here.
Alabama
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
— The East Oakland Collective needs food and hygiene supplies to distribute among homeless encampments in Oakland. Call or text 510-990-0775, email info@eastoaklandcollective.com or visit http://www.eastoaklandcollective.com.
— West Valley Community Services, which serves low-income residents in Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Gatos and parts of San Jose, needs cash for rental assistance, food donations and volunteers. Go to wvcommunityservices.org.
— Where Do We Go Berkeley? needs cash and food donations for homeless Berkeley residents. Email wheredowegoberk@gmail.com, reach out to @Wheredowegoberk on Twitter or donate online at gofundme.com/f/where-do-we-go-berk-ca.
— Silicon Valley Strong, an effort launched by local leaders Wednesday, is coordinating donation and volunteer efforts in the community. You can sign up to volunteer on the city of San Jose’s website. Or support the San Jose-based fund here: siliconvalleystrong.org.
— Silicon Valley Community Foundation has launched a Bay Area-wide COVID-19 relief fund. Visit siliconvalleycf.org/coronavirus-fund to donate to the fund or to county-specific programs.
— Destination: Home in San Jose has launched a fund to help people suffering a coronavirus-related loss of income pay their rent. Visit destinationhomesv.org to help.
— Second Harvest of Silicon Valley provides food to those in need. To help them feed vulnerable families during the COVID-19 crisis, visit shfb.org.
— Reach out to Alameda County Community Food Bank to donate food, cash or your time at accfb.org.
— The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an “unprecedented” number of blood drive cancellations due to the coronavirus outbreak. Find out how to give blood at redcross.org/give-blood.html.
— St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County needs volunteers to make and distribute sack lunches now that its dining room is closed. Contact the nonprofit at volunteer@svdp-alameda.org or (510) 877-9252, or visit svdp-alameda.org to donate.
— Sunnyvale Community Services needs donations to support those unable to meet rent, utility or other bills. Learn more at svcommunityservices.org.
Colorado
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Connecticut
A comprehensive guide to resources and how to help in the coronavirus pandemic:
https://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-news-coronavirus-resource-guide-connecticut-20200319-g4dtz4chjnafzl2wyr35diyce4-story.html
Delaware
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
Illinois COVID-19 Response Fund: https://www.ilcovidresponsefund.org/
Donate blood to meet hospital demand and save lives:
| Arlington Heights | More details |
| Brookfield | More details |
| Chicago (Jefferson Park) | More details |
| Chicago (Lincoln Park) | More details |
| Chicago (State of Illinois) | More details |
| Crystal Lake | More details |
| Evanston | More details |
| Glenview | More details |
| Gurnee | More details |
| Joliet | More details |
| Lake Bluff | More details |
| Lansing | More details |
| Naperville | More details |
| Norridge | More details |
| Oak Lawn | More details |
| Oak Park | More details |
| Orland Park | More details |
| Schaumburg | More details |
| Villa Park | More details |
| Westmont | More details |
Indiana
Indiana has established a toll-free number for Hoosiers to call with questions about the coronavirus: (877) 826-0011. If you are calling with general questions about coronavirus, please press 1; if you are a healthcare provider, please press 2.
South Bend-based SEW LOVED is answering the call by dedicating its operations to making medical masks for the health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Please contribute what you can! Help Now
Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
A Comprehensive COVID-19 Resource Guide from Amy McGrath for US Senate:
https://amymcgrath.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CWCH-COVID-19-Resource-Guide.pdf
Commonwealth Common Health Food Bank Relief Fund: https://bgcf.givingfuel.com/commonhealth
Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
Donate money, materials, and time to multiple hospitals and health care systems in New Jersey.:
https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/03/nj-hospitals-put-out-call-for-donations-as-shortages-loom-in-coronavirus-fight.html
New Mexico
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New York
DONATE TO NY HOSPITALS: https://thecity.nyc/2020/03/how-can-i-donate-supplies-to-new-york-hospitals-in-need.html
NEW YORK BLOOD CENTER: Donate blood to meet hospital demand and save lives.
NYC WELL – Get free, confidential help with stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues.
NYS HEALTH PROFESSIONAL NEEDED: Complete this survey to let Governor Cuomo how you can help.
NYS MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS NEEDED: Complete this survey to let Governor Cuomo how you can help.
NYC SMALL BUSINESS FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE. apply for grants and loans for damages due to coronvirus.
MEMORIAL SLOANE-KETTERING CANCER CENTER RELIEF FUND:
https://secure2.convio.net/mskcc/site/Donation2?df_id=15650&mfc_pref=T&15650.donation=form1
North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
Cincinnatti – Help sew medical masks for health care workers: https://www.facebook.com/sewmasks4cincy/
Help Akron Children’s protect our patients and staff with DIY face masks
https://inside.akronchildrens.org/2020/04/01/help-akron-childrens-protect-our-patients-and-staff-with-diy-face-masks/
Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
Arlington (Northern VA) Neighbor Resource Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/212126776694852/
Arlington Food Assistance Center Donation Drive: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3387267511290414/
Arlington Coronavirus Hotline: https://www.arlnow.com/2020/03/19/arlington-launches- coronavirus-hotline/
Fairfax County (Northern VA) Government COVID Website = https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/
Washington
Washington state resources for small business: https://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-resources-businesses-and-workers
West Virginia
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dept of Health has comprehensive links for resources for families at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov
Parents can find local links and resources for schools at the Department of Public Instruction at www.dpi.wi.gov/ COVID-19
Businesses can find local resources to help them navigate the SBA loans and financial assistance at www.wedc.org/COVID-19
Wisconsin Health Hotline Directory is at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
Wyoming
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