“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
― Fred Rogers
What can we do? Be helpers. Where ever we see a need. We belong to each other, always.
Give blood:
Give money:
- United for Puerto Rico
- UNICEF
- Center for Popular Democracy
- Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” page
- International Medical Corps
- One America Appeal
- Catholic Relief Services
- Americares
- Direct Relief
- Save the Children
Give love:
- Bear witness – LISTEN to those who are grieving and afraid
- Be kind
- Talk to children
- Tell people you love them
- Allow space for those affected to move through the experience in whatever way they need
- Take care of yourself. Do not drown in outrage, anger, or sadness while neglecting your physical and emotional needs.
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