GTB Gives Back - Coronavirus AID

In light of the current world-wide crisis, Gals that Brunch is committed to providing resources and support to our communities. We feel it is important during these unprecedented times to provide our organization and audience with a variety of ways to give back, a list of local organizations to partner with, and opportunities to volunteer their time. We want to do what we can to create visibility and drive support for organizations who are in the fight against the novel Coronavirus.

We know that many people are experiencing a lot of confusion, angst, and anxiety with the current pandemic. If you are in an area where a safer at home order is in place, the best way that you can prevent the spread of COVID-19 and support the fight is to simply stay home. Flattening the curve is important in preventing our healthcare system and resources from being overwhelmed. If you want to do more to support the fight or those who have been negatively impacted by this pandemic, and are able, there’s a number of organizations who would benefit from your financial support.

Below, we’ve compiled a list of a variety of local, regional, federal and global organizations that need our support.

If there are additional resources that you feel should be listed, please send an email to hello@galsthatbrunch.com. Thank you!

Global Aid

• COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO - World Health Organization (WHO)

• Worldwide’s COVID-19 Fund - United Way Worldwide

• International Rescue Committee - COVID-19 efforts

• CDC Emergency Response Fund - CDC response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Country Led Efforts

America

• American Red Cross - needs blood donations

• Feeding America - donate to the COVID-19 Response Fund

• Feed the Children - We’re working hard to put food in the hands of folks who are hurting right now. And we need your help to provide for children and families in need.

• Frontline Foods - providing healthy meals for front line workers. In various cities across the U.S.

• Boys & Girls Club of America - serving local communities during the Coronavirus pandemic

• #ChefsforAmerica: COVID-19 Response - World Central Kitchen

• Service Industry Tips - support your local service industry workers

• Direct Relief - providing health workers on the front lines is honored with meaningful support

• First Book - Donations will help deliver books to children in need who don’t have Internet access or home libraries to keep learning.

Canada

• Canada Helps - resources for ways to donate to COVID-19 response.

• Volunteer Canada - COVID-19 volunteering opportunities throughout Canada

England

• Mutual Aid UK - COVID-19 Mutual Aid Groups and resources. Covid-19 Mutual Aid Local Groups are small groups of people setting up independently in communities to support vulnerable people in their local area through the outbreak. 

• The Trussell Trust - Find a local UK Food Bank for resources and to donate.

State Organizations

California

Los Angeles

• World Central Kitchen - “WCK has partnered with The Red Cross, LA County, and Los Angeles Unified School District to begin meal distribution to families in Los Angeles as the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact the country. With schools closed and so much uncertainty in the coming weeks and months, we want to ensure receiving fresh meals is one less thing families have to worry about.

“Together with our partners, WCK will be able to provide thousands of meals each day to families in need. Starting Monday, we will have individually-packaged, grab-and-go meals available at 60 locations across the area for pick up. Families will be able to come by to get meals from 7:00am to 10:00am Monday through Friday.” - WCK Press Release

• Meals on Wheels - “Vulnerable seniors are at the greatest risk amid COVID-19. Local Meals on Wheels programs are on the front lines every day, focused on doing all they can to keep older Americans safe and nourished in communities across the country. The costs and efforts needed to protect seniors from COVID-19 require additional emergency funds, and that is why we are asking federal lawmakers, corporations, foundations and the general public to remember these vulnerable seniors in our national response. We’re monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and will continue to share updates as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we ask for your help.” - Meals On Wheels.

Donate Financially or reach out to your local provider to see what their specific needs are at this time.

San Diego

• Feeding San Diego: COVID-19 Response - member of Feeding America. Helping to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue.

• United Way of San Diego County - member of United Way. UWSD is hosting the San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative as part of the greater San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, to provide flexible resources to individuals impacted by layoffs and reduced working hours implemented by employers.

• UC San Diego Health: COVID-19 Emergency Response. Donate to support the Frontline workers. UC San Diego Health is also accepting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and supplies. Learn more about how to donate and where to drop off supplies here.

colorado

Denver

• Help Colorado Now - a list of local organizations in the fight against the Coronavirus

• The Action Center - an immediate and compassionate response to those in our community experiencing hardship and offers the resources and services needed to stabilize lives and promotes pathways lasting change. You can donate or sign-up to volunteer.

• Impact Denver - “Our mission is to help individuals and families who are in need and homeless to regain their humanity by providing programs that provide both short and long term solutions.” Donate or sign-up to volunteer.

FLorida

Miami

• United Way Miami - member of United Way. COVID-19 Resource Center to give and get help.

• Volunteer Florida - COVID_19 Volunteer opportunities and resources

Hawaii

Oahu

• A Thriving Lāhui - A compiled list of resources and opportunities to help our community 

  stay connected to the widely held goal of a thriving lāhui.  

• Oahu Strong Fund - Support for the Oahu Strong Fund will build community resiliency by providing for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery to communities on Oahu. This fund has been designed to support a coordinated response between our state and local government, first responders, volunteers, supporting organizations, and philanthropic contributions in the wake of an unforeseen disaster to our island communities.

Illinois

Chicago

• Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund - Supporting local nonprofit organizations serving our region’s most vulnerable neighbors.

• Children First Fund - CPS’s support for our students and families extends beyond the classroom, particularly in times of crisis. This is a difficult time for our school communities —especially families who rely on us for more than an education. We hope you will act now and consider helping us quickly mobilize support to ensure that all of our students and their families are safe, supported, and given the resources they need to continue their education.

• Donate PPE & Medial Supplies - Chicago is united in the fight against the coronavirus, COVID-19, and you can offer to donate medical supplies and PPE such as gloves, surgical masks, cloth face masks, N95 respirators, and sanitary wipes. These items will help health centers and other service providers in Chicago. Together, we can save lives.

• Medical Volunteers Needed - In the COVID-19 event, Illinois is looking for medically trained individuals to join the fight. Individuals that register here may be potentially contacted to work in a hospital surge or alternative housing setting. 

Indiana

Indianapolis

• Gleaners Food Bank - Member of Feeding America. Coronavirus and high flu season response.

• Community Food Compass - The city joined community partners to launch "Community Compass" an innovative, multi-platform resource designed to connect Indianapolis residents to critical food resources and nutrition assistance. Find our more information here.

MINNESOTA

Minneapolis

• Hands on Twin Cities - resources and volunteer opportunities for COVID-19 Response.

• Second Harvest Heartland - Providing Urgently Needed Meals Around the Clock—Our Response to Coronavirus

Nevada

Las Vegas

• Nevada Community Foundation - Give Online to COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.

• United Way of Southern Nevada - member of United Way. Support our community through the COVID-19 Crisis.

New York

New York

• Donate Goods, Services, & Space - offer any donated goods, services, or space for use in New York’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

• First Responders Fund - The First Responders Fund assists COVID-19 health care workers and first responders with expenses and costs, including childcare. 

Ohio

Youngstown

• United Way of Youngstown & the Mahoning Valley - Donate to the COVID-10 Response Fund

• Mercy Health Foundation - give to our health professionals fighting the COVID-19 crisis.

Texas

Dallas

• CitySquare Food Pantry - CitySquare is delivering food in a drive thru/walk up process at the CitySquare Food Pantry and fighting poverty each day. Donate to the food pantry or volunteer.

• GRACE - Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange – GRACE – is a program that provides housing and case management to help homeless individuals or families work toward self-sufficiency. Donate here.

Houston

• Volunteer Houston - COVID-19 Response Resources

• Houston Food Bank - COVID-19 Emergency Response

Washington

Kitsap

• BremBuilt - “BremBuild was born in an effort to support our local small businesses who are closing their doors to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our community is built on these businesses and right now they need our morale and financial support.”

Each t-shirt represents a specific business or non-profit and will receive $10 per sale. We send money every Saturday for as long as the shirts keep selling. 100% of proceeds support Independently Owned businesses in Kitsap County. Join the campaign!

Seattle

• All In Seattle - Help Puget Sound during the COVID-19 pandemic

• The Plate Fund - The Plate Fund is powered by the generosity of our community. Your donation will help us reach more workers in need.

• COVID-19 Response Fund Seattle Foundation - The COVID-19 Response Fund is rapidly deploying resources to community-based organizations that are supporting local workers and families most affected by the coronavirus crisis.

Washington, D.C.

• Government of the District of Colombia - Coronavirus Resources

• No Kid Hungry - Coronavirus response and donations

Wisconsin

Milwaukee

• Food Pantry of Waukesha County - Putting meals on the table for children and families in need. The FOOD Pantry Serving Waukesha County provides food, hope, and dignity to county residents in need, and advocates to increase awareness of hunger through community partnerships.

• Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee - A free and local food bank serving the Greater Milwaukee Area.

• Milwaukee Rescue Mission - Helping Milwaukee’s homeless and impoverished population. If you’d like to partner with us in the fight against homelessness, poverty and hunger in the Milwaukee metro area, you have plenty of options. Donate. Volunteer. Spread the word through the social media buttons below. Tell your friends. And pray. Thank you!

• Artisan Grain Collaborative - “Neighbor Loaves” program involves people purchasing a loaf of bread to be made at a participating bakery, and is then donated to a local food bank. This program creates links from cities and towns all the all the way back to Upper Midwest fields. Neighbor Loaves are made with at least 50% local flour, paid for by donations that help bakers meet expenses, while investing in local grain farms and mills.