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COVID-19 Donation Resources
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COVID-19 Donation Resources
There are a lot of organizations out there trying to fight COVID-19 and provide support for those in need. That being said, it can be a tad overwhelming deciding where to donate; A quick internet search produces thousands of results to weed through.
But, no worries – we’ve compiled a list of some great organizations you can donate to and be sure your money will do some good.
The National Domestic Workers Alliance’ Coronavirus Care Fund
Website: https://domesticworkers.org/coronavirus-care-fund
Through this organization, house cleaners, nannies, and other domestic care workers who have lost wages due to COVID-19 can receive $400 donations to help make ends meet.
Donate PPE
Website: https://donateppe.org/
This organization takes donations to purchase and distribute PPE to healthcare workers in New York City, the California Bay Area, Southerm California, and Boston.
As always, the American Red Cross is on the frontlines working hard to provide support and health services to those in need.
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation
Website: https://secure.restaurantworkerscf.org/
Your donation with this organization will go to supporting restaurants and restaurant workers who have been impacted by COVID-19.
Pizza vs. Pandemic
Website: https://sliceouthunger.org/pandemicpizza
This organization helps out both care center workers and small restaurants by coordinating for pizzas to be sent from independent pizzerias to those in shelters, hospitals, and clinics.
Artist Relief Fund
Website: https://www.artistrelief.org/
Artists who qualify can obtain $5,000 grants from this organization to help them during the COVID-19 crisis.
HealthWell Foundation
Website: https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/patients/
This organization helps those who are having trouble affording health care treatments.
Native American Community Response Fund
Website: https://www.grapevine.org/c/3y6hD5/Liberated-Capital-A-Decolonizing-Wealth-Fund/home
This fund was put together to help urban Native Americans with their needs during the COVID-19 crisis.
Immigrant Worker Safety Net Fund
Website: https://ndlon.org/immigrant-worker-safety-net-fund/
Through this organization, funds are given to worker volunteers, organizers, leaders, and undocumented laborers who have either contracted the virus or who are at high risk of contracting it.
GoFundMe COVID-19 Relief Fund
Website: https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-relief-fund
This fundraiser is organized directly by GoFundMe and provides funding through donations to individuals and organizations impacted by COVID-19.
Unicef USA
Website: https://donate.unicefusa.org/page/contribute/v1-relentless-heroes
Unicef coordinates directly with healthcare workers and organizations to provide medical, hygiene, and nutritional supplies to those in need every day. They have set up a fund that goes directly to help those affected by COVID-19, measles, and cholera.
Feeding America
Website: https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action/coronavirus
With COVID-19 affecting our economy and the ability of many Americans to work, our food crisis has become more urgent. Feeding America has set up a fund to directly coordinate efforts to help those in need of food during the pandemic.
The World Health Organization
Website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate
The World Health Organization (WHO) is at the forefront of the COVID-19 efforts. Help them continue the fight through your donation to their COVID-19 fund.
United Way
Website: https://www.unitedway.org/recovery/covid19
United Way has set up a fund for those affected by COVID-19 and in need of shelter, food, supplies, and care.
Resources
● Forbes, COVID-19 Giving Guide: How to Donate to Reach the Most Marginalized
● GoFundMe, COVID-19 Relief Fund
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