With the spread of COVID-19, nonprofit partners are feeling its impact, ultimately affecting our most vulnerable neighbors. There are ways you can help without leaving your home. Local non-profits need donations now to help people with rent, food and basic needs.
Volunteer
Local volunteer opportunities will be posted at cityofevanston.org/covidvolunteers.
Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund
The Evanston Community Foundation has launched a new fund, the Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund, in order to foster a unified philanthropic response to address the impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 in the Evanston community. Donations to the Evanston Community Rapid Response Fund will immediately support this vital effort. Please consider making a contribution to ensure that our most vulnerable populations are protected.
Help the Homeless
Leadership from the Evanston Community Foundation, the City of Evanston, Connections for the Homeless, the YWCA Evanston/North Shore, Curt’s Cafe, and Interfaith Action of Evanston are funding, staffing, and coordinating a joint effort to temporarily shelter our housing insecure neighbors. Contribute to Interfaith Action or Connections for the Homeless to support their efforts.
Donate Blood
Organizations like the American Red Cross and Vitalant are experiencing blood shortages due to the coronavirus and are in urgent need of blood donations. Consider scheduling an appointment to donate today.
