Odellia Fischer
Apr 30, 20202 min
Updated: May 13, 2020
Our day to day lives have changed forever. While we are all staying home and waiting for what will be our "new normal," we can still help those in need during this time. So many of us are eager to help those working on the front lines and the victims of the virus itself. While we may not be able to give a lot right now every little bit can help. $1 or $10, it doesn’t matter. Below are a few of our favorite organizations doing great things to help flatten the curve:
Hospitals in Nassau County/Roslyn area:
@food-forthefrontlinesnyc
Nationwide:
Feeding The Front Lines Nationwide
PPE Donations:
Cash Donations:
The travel industry has been hit HARD. Instead of cancelling, go later! Now is the best time to plan your bucket list of a lifetime with prices lower than ever. Here are more easy ways to help:
Gift Card Hotel Stay:
Hotel Credits (See website for select hotels and receive discounts and free amenities for future stays.)
Contact your favorite hotels directly and buy from them
Relief Efforts for Hospitality Employees:
Going out to eat is such a big part of our lives and hopefully we will all be able to do that soon, but in the meantime a great way to help is to order takeout and delivery from your favorite local restaurants.
With so many restaurants hurting financially right now this is a great way to help. For a list of restaurants open for takeout and delivery in NYC go to The Infatuation. You can also purchase a gift card from your favorite restaurant and visit when it reopens.
Cash Donations:
Independent Restaurant Coalition
For many New Yorkers and travelers, NY Broadway is a big part of our lives. The Broadway community is suffering and may continue to do so when the lights go on again as a result of social distancing.
While we are stuck at home, these websites provide many ways to help and watch:
Stay safe everyone!
To find out more facts about COVID-19 head to The CDC Website.