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- Normal routine cleaning with soap and water will decrease how much of the virus is on surfaces and objects, which reduces the risk of exposure.
- Disinfection using EPA-approved disinfectants against COVID-19 external icon can also help reduce the risk. Frequent disinfection of surfaces and objects touched by multiple people is important.
- When EPA-approved disinfectants external icon are not available, alternative disinfectants can be used (for example, 1/3 cup of bleach added to 1 gallon of water, or 70% alcohol solutions). Do not mix bleach or other cleaning and disinfection products together. This can cause fumes that may be very dangerous to breathe in. Keep all disinfectants out of the reach of children.
Following key moments in history, one question is always asked, “Where were you when it happened?” In this current “moment” of the Coronavirus pandemic, the answer for nearly everyone will be “I was staying home.” The Upcountry History Museum-Furman University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, recognizes the significance of these unique times and has created the Collective Memory initiative to chronicle the many ways people are adjusting to this present situation.
As keepers of history, they know that you don’t get to choose the events that force change, but you do have the privilege of safeguarding the memories they create. That is the premise of the Collective Memory initiative. They invite members of the Upstate community to share stories and photographs of how they are working through these challenging times by linking to the site, http://www.upcountryhistory.org/exhibitions-events/collective-memory/
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THERE ARE 4.0 MILLION DISABLED VETERANS IN AMERICA
They need assistance and with your help, we can provide it. Purple Heart Homes assists Service Connected Disabled Veterans to renovate their current home so they can live with dignity and the independence they deserve. Together we can Improve Veterans’ Lives One Home at a Time.
https://favorgreenville.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Resource-List-4-17-20.pdf
Lists of Resources for substance abuse.
About this Meal Train
Our shelters are set up as community living environments and are not structured for current social distancing and quarantining recommendations. Therefore, we have temporarily moved our shelter residents into hotel stays. We plan to use hotel stays for shelter residents through the month of May 2020. While our shelter residents are in hotel stays, we are continuing to provide 24/7 staff availability on-site of the hotel, mobile advocacy and case management, and access to all basic essential needs (food, toiletries, baby/children’s supplies, etc.). We need help with providing supper to the clients in the form of restaurant deliveries. If you would like to contribute by ordering a meal or donating toward the Meal Train fund, we would be so grateful. A meal for all shelter/hotel residents should cost about $200 a night. Thank you!
Safe Harbor’s Housing Assistance Program is available to survivors of domestic violence needing assistance with housing support who are currently engaged in Safe Harbor’s shelter and/or community-based programs.
Safe Harbor’s Housing Assistance Program provides secure and stable housing to survivors and their children by providing a percentage of rental and utility assistance for an average of 12 months.
Safe Harbor provides case management (with an emphasis on financial stability) and goal-setting for clients throughout their time in the program, offering clients the opportunity to achieve goals toward stable housing and financial empowerment.
When this program has openings, clients who are currently participating in our shelter and/or community-based programs are made aware of this opportunity and steps they can take to become eligible.
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| TATT volunteers have developed a number of interactive regional asset maps. Check out links to regional resources below. |
Some important things to note:
· This is NOT a test to determine if the donor is infected with COVID-19. Positive test results do not confirm COVID-19 infection or immunity. A positive antibody result is indicative of the body’s immune response to COVID-19.
· This test is only available to those who complete a whole blood, platelet, or plasma donation where samples are successfully collected.
· The results of a COVID-19 Antibody Test will be posted on the donor’s TBC online portal in seven business days of their donation.
· More information about this testing: https://thebloodconnection.org/antibody-testing/
· Appointments can be made at thebloodconnection.org, click DONATE NOW.
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 Inspired by the national trend of porch portraits, Suzanne of The Gallery at Flat Rock, will be offering portrait sessions and donating a portion of the session cost to Flat Rock Playhouse. A fifteen-minute porch portrait session is $65 (cash or check) of which $15 will be donated to the Flat Rock Playhouse, a friend and neighbor to the gallery which made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 season. |
HELP THE HUNGRY. HONOR OUR HEROES.
The Greenville Drive is partnering with Duke Energy, Spinx and Trehel to support Minor League Baseball’s CommUNITY First campaign benefiting Feeding America and its partners throughout the nation.
In Greenville, the beneficiary is Harvest Hope which does noble work in helping to feed our neighbors who are experiencing hunger as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
For each $10 donation made through the Greenville Drive by our fans and neighbors, we’ll provide a free ticket to a future game (either this season or next) to a frontline fighter of this pandemic. Their heroism has been an inspiration to our community and to the entire nation, and the Drive, along with our partners, is proud to salute these heroes in such a tangible way.
We are in this together for certain. And those who are in need, and who have gone above and beyond are deserving of respect and recognition.
We know you’ll do your part to help. After all, this is the Upstate of South Carolina.
And together we win.
Veterans Crisis Line and Additional Information
Veterans Crisis Line
If you are a veteran or concerned about a veteran, the Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. Call the Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1.
https://portal.ct.gov/DVA/Pages/Mental-Health-Resources-for-Veterans-and-their-Employees/Veterans-Crisis-Line-and-Additional-Information
On behalf of the Red Cross team, we extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one to the coronavirus. Grieving is always difficult, and we recognize the COVID-19 pandemic creates additional challenges and needs. This Virtual Family Assistance Center offers information and resources that we hope will help you during this time.
Note: We will add new resources to this page as we become aware of them. If you have ideas for additions, please contact us at [email protected].
| The White House has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts. Employers are encouraged to adhere to the following at all phases:
The full guidelines can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica. |
“Go Outside and Howl at 8” is a national call for communities to recognize all essential front-line workers! Let’s join this call, Asheville! Show people in this community who are putting their lives at risk that we see them, and we love them! Let’s hear y’all howl at 8pm every night!!
Feel free to add pictures and/or videos to the Discussion in this event!
Much love, y’all!
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THERE ARE 4.0 MILLION DISABLED VETERANS IN AMERICA
They need assistance and with your help, we can provide it. Purple Heart Homes assists Service Connected Disabled Veterans to renovate their current home so they can live with dignity and the independence they deserve. Together we can Improve Veterans’ Lives One Home at a Time.