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Initiative Help to Save Local Businesses during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Supporting Them Through Gift Card Purchases

SaveOurFaves is a directory of Bay Area restaurants and coffee shops that offer online gift cards for purchase. By providing this resource, the initiative hopes to mobilize loyal customers to provide much-needed support for their favorite places in town. They also link to staff donation sites, if available. The initiative was created by the couple […]

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Capacity-Building for Women Artisans in Peru to Overcome the COVID-19 Pandemic

The non-profit organization Awamaki helps women artisans in the Andean region in Peru to start and run their own businesses, investing in training to develop skills and leadership, and providing them market access for their hand-made products. Working closely with local artisans cooperatives the organisation uses market strategies to promote the weavers’ work, empowering women

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East Nashville’s Residents Fundraise

East Nashville’s Residents Fundraise To Support Healthcare Workers Not all viral mutations make viruses more harmful to the hosts, but some new variants of the coronavirus that cause COVID-19, such as the Delta and Lambda variants, are more contagious than the other versions of the virus. For example, in July 2021, the Delta variant is

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Supporting Mental Health of Young People in Canada

Supporting Mental Health of Young People in Canada Factors ranging from suboptimal living situations to highly stressful jobs can lead to poor mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a further toll on mental wellness in many people. Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) is a community-based non-profit organization led by the youth that focuses on

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Fighting COVID-19 with Art

Fighting COVID-19 with Art: Public Funds to Help Unemployed Artists During the Pandemic The mayor of San Francisco (California – U.S.) London Breed, announces funds to financially support local artists during the pandemic. During this unprecedented crisis, with mandatory lockdowns and social distancing, many artists were left with no way of providing for their most

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