Explore Bike Share is offering free rides through April 19, 2020 as a way to help Memphians get out of the house and stay active while maintaining social distancing requirements under the Safer at Home shelter in place order. (Submitted)

Explore Bike Share helps Memphis “Ride Out” the pandemic with free bike rentals through April 19

Update: Free Explore Bike Share rides are now available through May 20.

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Virtual event centers vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19, features Martin Luther King III

Today at 10:30 a.m. and continuing into afternoon: Day of Empathy is a state-based and nationwide event focused on criminal justice reform. This year's event has gone virtual and will focus on the vulnerability of inmates amid COVID-19. Join speakers including Martin Luther King III, Alyssa Milano, and Van Jones. 

Memphis Area COVID-19 Resource Guide

A comprehensive guide for Memphians for information and resources. Updated June 12.

Kids participate in a Best Food Forward class at Pearl Lean Elementary in Warren.
Working together to improve food security in Warren

As a key part of Gleaners’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education work, funded with grants from Michigan Fitness Foundation, Gleaners works to address the long term systemic problem of hunger.

Michigan Schools Face Host of Issues Associated with COVID-19 Shutdown

The closure of all K-12 school buildings, while a prudent step in fighting the spread of COVID-19, creates pressing issues for school administrators, staff, parents, and students. In this Rapid Blog, Varnum Law attorneys Charyn Hain and Ashleigh Draft break down the legal issues at stake.

Gabriela Santiago-Romero and organizers in Southwest Detroit are surveying residents to see what community needs are amid COVID-19.
COVID-19: How Detroiters are building community, creating solutions

From online therapy to grocery deliveries, here's how residents and community organizations are pulling together in response to coronavirus.

Ottawa county nonprofits launch the web page careottawacounty.com to connect people with resources and ways to help those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
United Way offers opportunities to help during coronavirus crisis

Do you need help or want to help? The Greater Ottawa County United Way has partnered with other nonprofits to launch a website to answer your questions.

Gleaners Community Food Bank works pack food boxes at the Detroit warehouse.
Tostada Magazine: Where to find food, resources during coronavirus crisis

The en-masse closures of schools and restaurants are expected to have a particular impact on low-income residents and hourly workers whose employers are now suddenly closed.  

With businesses closing their doors and the state encouraging social distancing due to COVID-19, it can be hard for them to maintain their clientele. Local businesses and entrepreneurs can be hit hardest by these mandates.
Free online workshop to help Flint entrepreneurs prepare for clientele hits from social distancing

The event will be hosted online by Ebonie Gipson of I'm Building Something Consulting, LLC, on Wednesday, March 18, starting at 7 p.m. According to the Facebook page, I’m Building Something Consulting wants “to help entrepreneurs put together an Impact Strategy to survive.”

Mott Community College commits to helping students through and after Covid-19 concerns

Joining in on a $422,000 grant from the Educational Credit Management Corporation Foundation (ECMC) to the Michigan Community College Association, Mott Community College (MCC) is extending housing, food, child care, and transportation support to its students.

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