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Amid a global pandemic, kindness prevails over fear through mutual aid funds

Nisha Venkat

April 03, 2020 |

USC Annenberg Media |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

Mutual aid programs that connect those in need with funds or assistance have launched across the nation as a means for many to navigate the closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. For university students, these donations are helping to fill an economic gap that will still persist for many despite federal stimulus funds.

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Restaurants Need Income, Families Need Food. Two Marylanders Are Helping Both At Once

Ally Schweitzer

April 03, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Silver Spring, Maryland

With businesses and families alike hurting during the pandemic, one nonprofit is helping both by buying meals from local restaurants and delivering them to families in need. People who have been stuck at home but want to help their community nonetheless, have donated enough to provide 3,000 meals and almost $30,000 in revenue for local businesses. While the effort isn't a silver bullet, families and business owners are grateful for the help.

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With Nothing To 'Fall Back On,' Santa Monica College Food Giveaway Helps Some Students Survive

Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

April 03, 2020 |

LAist |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Monica, California

In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, California community college, Santa Monica College, organized a pop-up, drive-thru food giveaway for its students. The resources were funded with help from the Santa Monica College Foundation, and each student received non-perishables, ready-to-eat meals, and bakery items.

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In life's last moments, U.S. clergy minister to the sick and dying via FaceTime and Zoom

Julie Zauzmer

April 02, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

As more individuals are hospitalized and in critical condition from COVID19, religious leaders are finding unique ways to connect. While the norm may be to be at bedsides, in this unprecedented time where that isn’t possible, chaplains, rabbis, and priests are using FaceTime and texting to connect with members of their communities and offer prayer and blessings.

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LA's Photographers Can't Come Near You, But They'll Peep In Your Windows

Mike Roe

April 02, 2020 |

LAist |

Photojournalism |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

With COVID19 putting the majority of us in self-isolation or quarantine, LA-based photographers have found unique ways to capture this moment. Without coming into contact with individuals – which is often a fundamental part of their job – they use peoples’ windows to frame the photo, capturing the glare of the outside world as well.

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One City Is Paying Restaurants to Make Meals for Homeless Shelters

Emma Coleman

April 02, 2020 |

Route Fifty |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Social distancing has negatively affected homeless shelters, because the volunteers who prepare the meals aren't considered essential employees. The city of Cambridge pledged to pay local restaurants to provide bagged or boxed meals for lunch and dinner at shelters for as long as social distancing guidelines remain in place. This also helps restaurants who are struggling without customers. The operation started in March of 2020 and has since distributed 1,800 meals to eight homeless shelters and meal programs. Other cities like Detroit and Portland are following their lead.

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During Crisis, The Show Goes On For Arizona Performing Artists

Katherine Davis-Young

April 02, 2020 |

KJZZ |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

The coronavirus pandemic has caused theaters and other art venues to close, but some performing artists in Arizona are taking their work online to connect with the community. Although this hasn't yet created a stream of revenue, utilizing technology for activities such as live, virtual readings of Shakespeare to open mic nights for spoken-word poetry on Instagram live,, has helped the performing arts community to maintain a connection during times of isolation.

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Alternative Mourning Rituals Offer Comfort And Closure During An Outbreak

Ingrid Gercama Theresa Jones

April 02, 2020 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Beni

Because a body can transmit a virus for up to ten days after death, family members who lost a loved one suffer from the lack of contact. In the DRC, where Ebola hit hard, psychologists have devised new ways of mourning with aspects of traditional burials in order to properly and safely mourn a family member. The Bethesda Counseling Center uses alternative burial methods like group sessions that release feelings in verbal and written forms and creates living memorials by planting trees and flowers. Families testify to how the program helped them heal, and the program could be scaled and applied elsewhere.

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The latest shortage? Dogs and cats, as folks foster and adopt pets during quarantine

Chris Erskine

April 02, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

To manage isolation and the lockdown provisions during the coronavirus, many people are turning to fostering or adopting a new pet. Rescue organizations are implementing social distancing protocols for these adoptions and transfers, as cats, dogs, and rabbits make their way to their new homes to comfort individuals and families during the pandemic.

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Mush! Dog Team Delivers Supplies To Elderly Residents Shut In By Virus

Willis Arnold

April 02, 2020 |

NPR |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Caribou, Maine

Aging seniors in rural Maine are high risk for COVID-19, so a musher and her team of dogs are set on delivering groceries to those who need it—by sled. Hannah Lucas, a resident of Caribou and an employee of the local convenience store, uses her skill set and team of Siberian huskies to deliver groceries from her place of work so people wouldn't have to leave their house. She aims for 4-6 deliveries a day and is booking days in advance.

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