COVID Update

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Parent Villages moved quickly in early 2020 to find ways to support our families and community with practical help.

We partnered with local organizations to bring in food, free masks, clothes, toys, diapers, and other things needed by the children and parents of our community. We spread news about resources and information.

As we all move forward into a stage where vaccinations, increased understanding about transmission, and safety protocols have helped our lives come closer to normal, Parent Villages continues to look for ways for us to reach out and help one another!

Village Engagement Matters Initiative

From April - June 2020, Parent Villages partnered up to give away over 750 free face masks at events held at The Dunbar Community Center and Springfield College. We partnered with

Parent Villages partnered with these organizations to provide the free face coverings and food:

Springfield Public Schools, Sodexo, Divine Faith Ministries (Pastor Eugenia Finnell), Holy Redeemer Cathedral (Bishop & Overseer Mother Naylor and Youth Ministry), Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Pastor Dr. Atu White), Abundant Life Worship and Praise Tabernacle (Overseer Gwen Haynes)

Community Upliftment Donations

Community Upliftment in Hampden County gave generous donations of clothing, masks, and gift cards.

United Way of Pioneer Valley

The United Way of Pioneer Valley made generous donations of non-perishables and educational toys.

Parent Villages Lists of Resources

Pioneer Valley created a list for parents with practical suggestions on managing themselves and children all at home, as well as links and contact information for community resources, collecting laptops from schools, homeschooling, entertainment, with the goal of linking parents to lifelines of resources and information in the community.

Springfield, Mass Official Sites

Parent Villages included addresses, links, and contact information for up-to-date information on COVID-19 response from Springfield City Hall and School Committee.

FREE Student Meal Centers

Springfield Public Schools provided free meals to all students at 17 locations. Meals were available to all school-aged children, including persons with disabilities over age 18, who participated in school programs for people who are mentally or physically disabled.

Donate to the community:

Continue to support local businesses, non-profits, and organizations

committed to the sustainability, education and uplifting of our community.

Ongoing COVID-19 Tips and Resources

Tips for families during this time of distress

General:

Stay, healthy, safe and active at home
Eat healthy and nutritious meals
Read a book, visit the Springfield e-Library-www.springfieldlibrary.org
Kast Virtual Sharing Platforms to share videos/movies-Kastapp.co

School/Homeschool Tips/Updates:

Reach out to your children's schools
SPS: https://www.springfieldpublicschools
Scholastic-www.Scholastic.com

Homeschool Resources:

https://internetessentials.com/covid19
SPS: https://www.springfieldpublicschools
Scholastic-www.Scholastic.com

Others:

https://internetessentials.com/covid19
Tele Party- www.teleparty.com (formerly Netflix Party)
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/20/818670715/getting-bored-heres-a-list-of-free-things-that-werent-free-before-coronavirus
Funding for sole proprietors and small businesses-https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
Dana Hines Ministries, Inc., 413-219-6572. Licensed and certified in substance abuse disorders, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Her email address is danahinesministries@yahoo.com.

COVID Update

Stay healthy. Stay informed.

Protect your family. Protect others.

Support community. Support health!

Donate to the community:

Ongoing COVID-19 Tips and Resources

Stay healthy.

Stay informed.

Protect your family.

Protect others.

Support community.

Support health!