To meet the need, local organizations have been shifting their work and accelerating their efforts in response to the crisis. However, the increased demand for services also means increased demand for funding, which is likely to overwhelm already strapped organizations, and financial support from partners will be crucial in serving the most vulnerable.
Kevin Buist, Artistic Director for ArtPrize, shares his method for surviving quarantine: baking bread. In this insightful essay, Buist shares his method — and purpose in the tradition of methodical baking. Buist joins a growing list of area creatives who are joining Rapid Growth with this fresh series, Creatives at Home (during COVID-19) from Publisher Tommy Allen.
Social media posts are written calling for advice, or the latest updates on resource distribution schedules. It’s brought back the good old days when you could ask your neighbor for a cup of sugar—or rather, distilled water, a run to the pharmacy, or just some fresh air.
CISD presents a five-week series of nutrition education sessions in Southwest Michigan classrooms to engage students in healthy eating and fitness activities.
Experts with UTHSC, Le Bonheur, and the Shelby County Health Department will share critical information with medical professionals and the public. The event is free.
C & J Trophy and Engraving is located in the Orange Mound-University District area. It's served Memphis' awards, promotions, and engraving needs since the 1970s.
Household abuse often increases in times of crisis. These two Mid-South nonprofits are working for victims and survivors in the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Ground reporter and seasoned homeschooler Jim Coleman shares his best advice and resources with Mid-Southerners who are now both parent and teacher.
The second in a series of essays from Memphis workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with MLK50.
The Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District and other partners are working to promote physical activity and other healthy choices in the community through the Kinross Building a Healthy Community Coalition.
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