What Can You Do?
In the face of this worldwide pandemic, these communities have become especially vulnerable and have no access to many basic necessities.
What can I do you may ask? You can help these people living in poverty. There are just a few simple things that can be done to improve the living conditions of those in low-income communities.
1. Donate: Donations, even in the smallest amounts, can go a long way. Just $4.30 can feed a family of 4 for entire day and $100 can feed a family, give them access to water, and sanitation supplies for over two weeks.
2. Create your own fundraiser: There are many organizations out there (such as MEDLIFE) that have created their own fundraising campaigns. You can join one of these campaigns and fundraise on your own.
3. Volunteer: During this time of crisis, you don't have to volunteer in person. You can volunteer your time online by creating food drives or sanitation drives to help those living in low-income communities get the resources they need.
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- Step 1: Donate to the cause. MEDLIFE is an organization that has created a campaign called Moving Mountains to help this cause. You can donate to help using this site
- Step 2: Create your own fundraiser. View this link to see how an organization has successfully and plan your own fundraiser. Whst you raise in your fundraiser can go to one of these larger organizations that have a system set up or you can think of something new.
- Step 3: Volunteer. One of the best ways to help is to volunteer your time. You can organize food drives or sanitation supply drives to help these communities or you can volunteer for an already existing cause (i.e. sewing masks for those in need).