Look for the helpers.
Looking for a way to use all that anxious energy for good?
Things are pretty strange right now, but we've got some awesome partners on the front lines, helping the people who need it most. And if that happens to be you or someone you know, then we hope this can help you too.
Vibrant is the leading mental health organization in the US, running life-saving programs like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Disaster Distress Helpline and direct services right in the heart of NYC.
Being at the epicenter of this pandemic, they've been hard at work adapting and extending their reach to help people manage their mental health during these unprecedented times. And that includes the brave healthcare workers on the front lines. If you or someone you know is struggling to cope, please pass these resources along and consider supporting Vibrant's critical work by making a donation.
Born out of the economic opportunity act and civil rights movement in the '60s, Community Action Marin fight for people in underserved communities so they can support themselves and each other. Their Step Up Community Fund is helping people with overnight housing, popup childcare for essential workers and emergency resources to help families stay in their homes. If you or someone you know is worried about covering their rent, putting food on the table or keeping the lights on, Community Action Marin is in your corner.
Pivotal helps young people in foster care get the education and career they need to create the life they want. But with campuses and dorms and lost jobs, foster kids are stressed about where they'll live, how they'll pay bills, buy groceries, finish classes, and stay connected in this digital world. Pivotal is getting much-needed cash directly into their pockets with the launch of their Emergency Assistance Fund. With your help, the dedicated team at Pivotal can give them the extra love and support they need right now.
A surge of compassionate people has stepped up to foster animals, brightening their mood while supporting a critter in need. But since Marin Humane's campus closed, they're missing revenue from adoption fees and training workshops. If you're thinking about giving an animal a forever home, take a look at the furry faces available for adoption once the shelter reopens. And if you're a pet parent going through money struggles, their Pet Safety Net program helps with pet food, supplies and vet care which is especially critical for people who are isolated or suffering depression. Keeping their companion animal can make all the difference right now.