“The COVID-19 pandemic is a public health emergency — but it is far more. It is an economic crisis. A social crisis. And a human crisis that is fast becoming a human rights crisis.”
António Guterres, UN Secretary General
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant surge in the number of vulnerable clients who need emergency services. As other agencies closed, our essential team members remained on the front lines, walking alongside both at-risk and marginalized clients, many for the first time. The highest demand is for warm meals, emergency shelter, hygiene products, diapers, wipes, formula, and rental assistance. The need may seem insurmountable, but we know generosity has the power to unite and heal communities. Your gift can shift the narrative, check the list below or donate now to make a difference today
- Coats / Jackets
- Gloves
- Scarves
- Socks
- Rain boots
- Chili
- Ravioli Spaghetti-O’s
- Tuna
- Soup
- Chef Boyardee pasta meals
- Wet Ones (travel packs or singles)
- Disinfectant Cleaner
- Deodorant (Men’s and Women’s)
- Umbrellas
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
- Comforters
- Tarps, tents, and other shelter materials
- Bowls
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Plastic forks
- Plastic spoons
- Napkins
- Sack Lunches
- Breakfast: Oatmeal packets, muffins, pastries, etc.
- Fruit cups
- Pre-packaged meals: lunchables, salad bowls, etc. Home-cooked and hot meals (we’ll place them in reheatable to-go boxes)
- 1 – Attend at least one Fostering Community Care event during the calendar year
- 2 – Host or invite and bring 10-15 guests to one Fostering Community Care event within 3 months of your attending one yourself.
- 3 – Inform your invited guests of what the Fostering Community Care meeting will be about, and let them know that they will receive a follow up call from the organization
- 4 – Ambassadors will complete their commitment after bringing 10-15 persons within the 3 month time period. An Ambassador has the option to complete after one term, continue for another 3 month term or move into another role on the team.
Allies are community members who want to be in a supportive, intentional, befriending relationship with an individual or family working to get out of poverty.
- Be an Ad-Hoc Ally – share your special skill or talent
- Be a member of your local Community Leadership Team
- Assist with weekly Child Care/Children’s Programs
- Be a Community Spokesman – talk about the initiative and recruit others to join
- Financially Sponsor a Family Leader
- Facilitate/assist with Training Our Leaders and Allies
- Behind-the-scenes work – internet research, graphic design, writing
Give back to others and help change lives
Transform communities
Spend your time doing something rewarding
Meet new people
Have fun
Learn new skills, share your talents, build your resume
The life you change most – may be your own!