Amid pandemic, Texas relief agencies outreach to refugees
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Rescue Committee in Dallas had a plan — to encourage its clients to fill out the Census. Now the rescue committee and other groups are also making sure their clients — many of whom are refugees — have enough to eat and know how to stay safe.
City Sees Progress with Social Distancing as Mayor de Blasio Fights COVID-19
NEW YORK—Mayor de Blasio announced today that social distancing measures are helping the City fight COVID-19, according to three indicators tracking hospital admissions for suspected COVID-19 cases, ICU occupants in NYC Health + Hospitals facilities, and percent of city residents testing positive for the virus. “We can’t let the natural desire to go back to […]
Scholars help U.S. Muslims tackle unforeseen situation
By Anwar Iqbal WASHINGTON: The coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented fiqhi and spiritual issues for the Muslim community in the United States, says Dr Asif Hirani, an Islamic scholar helping the community deal with this crisis.
Groups step up to help neighbors during outbreak
From small business fundraisers to window sign drives and grocery giveaways, here’s how West Ridge neighbors are helping during the outbreak. By Joe Ward, Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown Reporter WEST RIDGE — With West Ridge having one of the largest coronavirus clusters in the state, residents and local groups are making sure their neighbors […]
Food Boxes Donated to Healthcare Workers
The Islamic Circle of North America Relief organization will distribute 85 meals and food boxes worth $50 each, and thank you cards to healthcare workers on Friday, April 17 at the AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center GlenOaks (701 Winthrop Avenue, Glendale Heights Illinois 60139) from 5 pm to 9 pm.
West Ridge Groups Help Neighbors Impacted By COVID-19
WEST RIDGE — With West Ridge having one of the largest coronavirus clusters in the state, residents and local groups are making sure their neighbors are equipped to handle the outbreak.
West Ridge’s Refugee Center Seeks Donations, Volunteers
Demand for services at the Refugee Resource Center and Food Pantry is expected to skyrocket because of the virus outbreak. Joe Ward, Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown Reporter WEST RIDGE — A charity that helps refugees and other marginalized groups is seeking donations and volunteers to help its West Ridge food pantry serve more families […]
One Organization's Assistance to Neighbors in Need
By Asma, Neighbor As COVID-19 spreads like wildfire in our communities, low-income families are struggling the most. The elderly are at risk. Self-employed workers see their businesses dry up. This trial is unlike any other of our time for many reasons, most of all, because it affects everyone.
Coronavirus behind the wall, covid19 relief for small biz
FLASHPOINT WITH CHERRI GREGG, KYW Newsradio Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coronvirus behind the wall.
