559 Volunteers | Helping Hands
This week, we interviewed Lindsey Ryan, co-founder of 559 Volunteers | Helping Hands, a local project that aims to serve as a resource for volunteer opportunities in Central California!
What is 559 Volunteers | Helping Hands?
"559 Volunteers | Helping Hands is a resource for volunteer opportunities primarily in the Central Valley. Our mission statement is “together we can do great things.” It is a platform for people to view and engage with volunteer opportunities in the Fresno, Visalia, Hanford area... just nearby. It is a "helping hand" to get more people involved with their communities through service!"
Currently, the resource exists on both Facebook and Instagram, with Facebook being the original platform.
What kinds of volunteer opportunities do you offer?
"We offer both indirect and direct volunteer opportunities. I am working on getting more indirect volunteer opportunities because I recognize that we are in a pandemic and a lot of people are more comfortable doing virtual community service hours. At the same time, people are comfortable doing direct volunteering, with masks and safety guidelines, in businesses and organizations they are familiar with. We want to offer a good mix of both."
Check out these images of the 559 Volunteers | Helping Hands project, as found on Facebook!
Are all your volunteer opportunities about a specific issue?
559 Volunteers | Helpings Hands provides a wide variety of volunteer opportunities! They have topics within the Facebook group to enable users to quickly find volunteer opportunities related to their interests.
"If someone wants to get involved with the Creek Fire, they can swipe and go on the topics and then see all the volunteer opportunities, whether they are donation drives or going to animal shelters. It’s an easier way for people to see what they personally are interested in donating their time to. We have many topics, including Children and Youth, Food Distribution, Alzheimer's Association, Disaster Relief, and more. Also, members can post opportunities if they know of them and ask for volunteers. They can also highlight volunteers in the community!"
Check out "Topics" on the Facebook group to find the opportunity that's right for you!
How do you find these volunteer opportunities?
"When I first started, I just looked volunteer opportunities up on websites found on Safari. This way, I got a basis on what areas I wanted to focus on. Then I actually started emailing people; I've been in touch with various representatives from businesses and Fresno City College and more! I’m starting to target audiences just to get more people involved. I really make use of volunteer websites that are credible and that I know have people who actually need help. Additionally, I go through Facebook and other social platforms. I talk to people and businesses within my community! And then, as I post more opportunities, others reach out to me with their own opportunities. They are able to post those as well (as long as I confirm they are appropriate). It’s been very interesting to see how much community service there is to do within the Central Valley." 559 Volunteers | Helping Hands does the work of finding credible volunteer opportunities for you!
559 Volunteers | Helping Hands is on Instagram!
What was the process of starting this project?
"We first started it because my friend Paityn Boyt texted me, asking about any specific Facebook groups that post volunteer groups in Fresno. Especially due to the Creek Fire happened, so many people wanted to get involved in the community. It started with my friends Paityn, Haley Walker, and I. Paityn initiated the project, Haley set our page up, and I began sorting (and continue to) through all of the volunteer opportunities. It took about an hour to get it started. We just had to come up with rules and our purpose for doing it! I probably spend about 2 hours a night just going through community service opportunities, and I do schedule my postings. I really try to diversify the opportunities so that everyone within the group feels included, whether they are engaging by volunteering or promoting events. I do put a lot of effort into making 559 successful because I think it is really vital to have community service. I want to see people get involved and the more effort I put in, the more results we see!"
get involved!
Access and get involved with volunteer opportunities just like this one by joining 559 Volunteers | Helping Hands on Facebook Groups or Instagram!
For both Instagram and Facebook, go into the search bar and type "559 Helping Hands"! It should be the first recommendation. Lindsey will review and accept your membership for the Facebook group!
Contact Lindsey Ryan at lindseytaylorryan@yahoo.com with any questions about involvement or joining!
special thanks ...
Lindsey Ryan is a second-year at Fresno State. She is in the Smittcamp Family Honors College at Fresno State, majoring in agriculture communications. Her aspiration is to work for agricultural companies throughout the Central Valley to help with marketing and growth. In her free time, she likes to volunteer, be with family and friends, and go on hikes.
Her Most Rewarding Experience:
"I think that what is most rewarding for me is how people are able to find a community service need within the community that is specific to their passion or a cause they want to give back to. People could have a personal experience with the Alzheimer’s association and then all they want to do is service related to that. That is rewarding because I want to be able to provide people with the opportunity to volunteer in things they are passionate about and maybe even volunteer for something that is out of their comfort zone. I’m glad people are getting something out of this and that it’s doing its job. I love volunteering, but a lot of people just need that helping hand to get out and involved in the community."
Spotlight: 09/15/2020
This week, we placed the spotlight on the LifeinQuarantine team, and our efforts to support our community's first-responders and evacuated families in the aftermath of the Creek Fire.
CREEK FIRE: WILDFIRE RELIEF
This week, we are spotlighting our LifeinQuarantine team! Learn more about the Creek Fire in the Central Valley, our efforts to rally support and donations, and how you can get involved!
What is the Creek Fire?
The Creek Fire is just one of hundreds of wildfires currently raging in California. It started in the Sierra National Forest, northeast of Shaver Lake, on September 4, 2020. As of now, it has burned 212,744 acres in the Central Valley and is just 16% contained. It is heavily affecting the Central Valley, forcing evacuations as it spreads and causing poor air quality throughout the region and beyond due to thick smoke.
Check out this short informational video on the Creek Fire, and its damage.
The Creek Fire is one of California's largest wildfires to date.
Check out this slideshow of smoke and fire from the Creek Fire.
How have Central Valley Residents been affected?
The Creek Fire has dramatically impacted the Fresno and Madera counties, burning 196,667 acres.
45,000 Evacuations (30,000- Fresno, 15,000- Madera)
14,000 Structures Threatened
377 Structures Damaged
SCROLL TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT LIFEINQUARANTINE IS DOING TO HELP, AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!
what we're doing!
LifeinQuarantine wants to make donating to Creek Fire Wildfire Relief more accessible for individuals in and beyond the Fresno County!
Over $900 Worth of Donations Raised!
Individuals can venmo our team at @Snezy25, or message us for an at-home pickup (Zip codes: 93730, 93720, 93619, 93711)!
We purchase necessities, such as non-perishable food, toys for children, hygiene products, clothes, products for displaced animals, tools, and more! We then deliver these necessities where they are needed, either to centers and organizations across Fresno or to individuals in direct contact with evacuated families or firefighters!
We match 20% of every donation and do our best to make sure your donation goes where it is needed!
Additionally, we send a receipt and an image of the goods we purchased with your donation! You can be confident your money is going towards Creek Fire Wildfire Relief.
Check it out!
A slideshow of the items we've donated to Clovis Hills Community Church, Clovis West High School, and the Little Gym Fresno for firefighters and evacuated families.
We have also donated food, toys/clothes, and tools directly to four impacted families!
if you'd like to help on your own...
There are many ways to help out (beyond our efforts here at LifeinQuarantine) those affected by the Creek Fire! If you'd like to get more involved, check out this article by The Fresno Bee, which highlights the various opportunities in Fresno + MaderaCounty!
Check out this quick overview of the opportunities highlighted in the article, "How to Help Creek Fire Victims in Fresno and Madera Counties"!
Spotlight: 8/16/2020
This week, we spotlighted the Little Virtuosos Project, a local project that creates music for mental health awareness and shares research on the neuroscience of music and cognitive development during the Covid-19 pandemic.
LITTLE VIRTUOSOS PROJECT
This week, we interviewed Anjeli Macaranas, the founder of the Little Virtuosos Project who is making worldwide connections to spread the magic of music during the Covid-19 pandemic!
What is the Little Virtuosos Project?
"Originally, I started the project in the fall of 2018. My friends and I- we have a string quartet and a vocalist- would go down to Downtown Fresno to play and perform at a homeless shelter called Evangel Home. But we wanted it to be more than us performing. We wanted to interact with them, so we started teaching them about how music can affect the brain, how it affects mental health, and the benefits that come along with music. Oftentimes, we listen to music and think it sounds great, but we don’t give much thought to it. So we wanted to start talking about that, and especially, focus on mental health awareness and the neuroscience of music."
How has the mission of the Little Virtuosos Project changed during the Covid-19 pandemic?
"Especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, we noticed how hard it is to be inside all the time and not have the chance to interact with people in person. We have social media, but it’s just not the same. We did personal research, and it has really taken a toll on mental health; mental health has just declined due to the general anxiety right now. Therefore, our mission has further grown to integrate information on how music can help with mental health and to help people learn how to use music as a method of coping during this time. We want people to know there are other options that just bottling it all up inside."
Check out this short and sweet informational video on music therapy!
Check out this amazing music video for "Count on Me"! (Bonus points: How many different states are the musicians from?)
What has the Little Virtuosos Project become virtually?
"During the pandemic, we shifted to a virtual presence because we couldn't go in person to visit the shelters. We really wanted to kind of use this time as a way to expand to a much greater audience. It’s been amazing how, even though we are socially distanced, we’ve been able to make a lot of different connections with people, such as musicians from around the world that I’ve worked with in previous musical groups. I’ve connected with them through social media and asked them if they'd like to collaborate on music videos or informational segments. Additionally, we have been able to make many informational videos about music therapy, neuroscience, and general mental health awareness. It has been great to see the project grow in what may not be the best of times!"
How exactly are you doing it?
"We have been making a lot of different music videos, and we started experimenting because I saw many videos of different orchestras and chamber ensembles that made videos from home. I thought that was really cool, so my friends and I started doing it as a way to continue making music during the pandemic! I have also asked my friends from different musical groups if they wanted to collaborate, and they have been so supportive of our project. It really helps a lot in getting our mission out there!
We also started this curriculum on music therapy and mental health awareness we want to share! We do our own research, and then we do different posts about music and how it affects your brain and helps you cope with stress. We make informational videos that we share on Instagram, Youtube, and our website! We also post Instagram fun facts. Mostly, we focus on fast facts, infographics, and short videos that are easily accessible!
These are two examples of informational posts you can find on their Instagram!
How can people get involved with the project?
"We just launched our new member application yesterday, and we really want to expand our team this year. We are looking for different roles; it doesn’t matter if you can play an instrument or how long you’ve played it. We just want to get people involved! The roles include collaborating on music videos, researching mental health and the neuroscience of music to write up articles for our website, graphic design for our Instagram, video editing, and more! There are also regional directors who spread the word of the project in their own areas; they can also collaborate with other youth initiatives or aid and form connections with organizations such as homeless shelters or hospitals that might benefit from our mission. Find the application form on our Instagram or website, and get involved! We don't want our project to stop with us."
Access the application through Instagram or their website! Hurry, there is still time!
Contact
linktree to access YouTube/Website
IG: @littlevirtuososproject
Anjeli Macaranas is a recent graduate of University High School in Fresno, CA. She will be an incoming freshman at Harvard University, and plans to major in Neuroscience and minor in Global Health and Health Policy. She has been playing the violin since she was three and is excited to continue pursuing her passion at college.
Her takeaway from the Little Virtuosos Project:
"You’re never alone. We want you to know music is there for you, even if you are not a musician! Listening to music, having a passion for it in any way is a great way to alleviate stress and find different ways to connect with people. Through the orchestra and different ensembles, I’ve met the most incredible people. Just take advantage of what music has to offer! It is a great way to have an outlet for your emotions and the stress you have in your daily life... Just being a proponent of music education and mental health awareness is a good way to get involved. There is a misconception that i am not talented enough to be a musician- you can do it. Work hard and it will be for you!"
SPOTLIGHT: 7/20/2020
This week, we spotlighted QuaranTunes, a nonprofit organization that is sharing the magic of music worldwide during the Covid-19 pandemic. This spotlight was suggested by a reader of our website, reach out to us if you have any other ideas!
QUARANTUNES
This week, we are highlighting QuaranTunes, a nonprofit organization that provides free virtual music classes, art classes, and masterclasses in an effort to connect people across the world during the Covid-19 pandemic!
What is QuaranTunes' mission?
"QuaranTunes aims to create a community of musicians who share their skills and passions with aspiring musicians around the world. While our lessons are targeted at children ages 4-14, we also offer masterclasses taught by world-renowned professionals that are open to anyone. Our teachers are volunteers and all of our classes are free. However, we encourage a donation to our charitable cause in return for our services. We believe in the power of music to connect and bring joy to people around the world, especially in these hard times."
(quarantunes.site)
Check out this incredible interview with the founder of QuaranTunes,
Julia Segal!
QuaranTunes works by matching aspiring students in a variety of musical fields, such as music theory, voice, songwriting, piano, drums, violin, bass and more, with talented high school and college musicians!
"With all the free time we have on our hands now due to COVID-19, this is the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill from the comfort of your own home! Our teachers are skilled musicians who are also looking for ways to make the most out of their coronacation. QuaranTunes allows for both the teachers to benefit by gaining more experience working with children, and the children to benefit by getting to work with some super cool musicians on a new music-related skill!"
(quarantunes.site)
What is QuaranTunes?
Is QuaranTunes free?
"We do not charge a set fee for our lessons. However, we are asking that after your lesson, you and your child determine how much the lesson was worth for you and donate that amount. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the CDC Foundation, which funds medical supplies, increases lab capacity, deploys emergency staffing to US public health agencies, and much more. We believe deeply in doing our part to help in the ways we can with this unprecedented pandemic."
(quarantunes.site)
LEARN HOW TO SIGN UP BELOW!
Free masterclasses, art classes, and music lessons are available!
Registering is simple!
Click the icon to access the website (or use our personalized links below), and navigate to the class of your choice. Enter your personal information to register.
Spotlight: 6/1/2020
This week, we spotlighted Camp Kesem at Fresno State, a local chapter of Camp Kesem, a national organization that seeks to support children impacted by a parent's cancer. Check it out to learn more about how Camp Kesem is adjusting to Covid-19 with Kesem at Home!
CAMP KESEM
Until there's a cure, there's camp.
We interviewed Kayleigh "Red" O'Connor and Jenna "Sprinkles" Aoki , camp counselors for Camp Kesem at Fresno State, a local chapter of a national organization that seeks to support children during a parent's cancer!
What is Camp Kesem?
Red: "Camp Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children aged 6-18 through and beyond their parent's cancer." Sprinkles: "We support the kids throughout the year in addition to sending them to a free weeklong summer camp. Our goal is to support them during these difficult times and create an environment where they can just be kids."
How does Camp Kesem helps children affect by a parent's cancer?
Sprinkles: "I know that Camp Kesem helps our kiddos because it is evident in how they evolve before our eyes. It’s crazy to see how quickly our campers bond with one another and with their counselors. They truly inspire every one of us with their resilience, strength, and confidence."
Red: "I think Camp Kesem helps these kids by bringing them all together. Cancer makes us feel alone, like the whole world is just crashing down on you and you only. Camp Kesem shows these kids that they're not alone, and that through Kesem, you’ll always have a second family to support you."
Check out this gallery of campers and counselors at Camp Kesem, Fresno State!
Red's Special Story!
"It's about one of my green unit campers, Lightning. Before Lightning got to camp, he knew how to make it even more special for everyone. He brought enough lanyard materials for everyone to make one, and he even taught us all how to. I lost my lanyard that I had been working so hard on, and before camp ended, Lightning handed me a finished lanyard with all of the same colors that I had been using. I still have it on my keychain to this day."
"Under the same moon and stars."
What has Camp Kesem been like in previous years?
Red: "In previous years, Camp Kesem has been an in-person summer camp. We had a “messy wars” where we threw paint on each other, an empowerment ceremony where we talked about our stories, and a talent show. For a whole week, we had every hour of every day planned out with fun and games. It was absolutely amazing."
How has Camp Kesem impacted you?
Red: "Camp Kesem has been life-changing for me and my family. I have seen it firsthand positively change those around me. I have seen people tell their life stories to people they didn’t even know a week ago. It has shown me that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet."
Sprinkles' Special Story!
"I think one of my favorite memories about how incredible the power of Kesem was when I had the opportunity to be a counselor for Camp Kesem at Santa Clara. I was incredibly nervous attending a camp that I didn’t know any of the campers or counselors, but they made me feel that I knew them my entire life. I think having that opportunity truly showed me the magic of Kesem and that we all are one family."
KESEM NEEDS YOUR HELP!
This summer, due to COVID-19, Camp Kesem is going virtual for its first ever KESEM AT HOME!
Counselors and coordinators are working hard to bring the magic of camp online.
Camp Kesem at Fresno State relies heavily on donations from the community. Why should someone donate to Kesem at Home for this summer 2020?
Red: "People should donate to Kesem at Home so these kids don’t miss out on another thing this year. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has taken so much from us. We don’t want it to take Kesem too. Kesem at Home still gives these kids something to look forward to this summer. It still gives them that opportunity to have fun and escape with friends."
Where will these donations be allocated?
Red: "Donations for Kesem at Home will go to our Kesem at Home kits. These kits will have everything these kids need to participate in the activities we have planned for them. "
Are there other ways members of the community can support Kesem at Home?
Red: "Yes! Sharing our mission with the community is vital for our success. We are always looking for more campers to join our family, so please spread the word!"
Follow Camp Kesem at Fresno State on Instagram and share!
@campkesem_fresnostate
What is something you would like friends of Camp Kesem including donors, children, and counselors to know?
Red: "Even with a pandemic, we will always be here to help our Kesem family in any way that we can. Kesem love and magic forever."
Sprinkles: "We are all under the same moon and stars and that Kesem is always there for you.
THANK YOU TO...
Kayleigh! Red got involved in Camp Kesem after the sudden death of her stepmother. She passed away due to colon cancer. After her brother attended camp (and loved it!), she knew she had to go further than being a camp counselor. She is now one of two directors of Camp Kesem at Fresno State.
Jenna! Sprinkles had heard great things about the organization, and upon joining, she fell in love with everything Kesem stands for! She considers herself fortunate for being involved with Kesem for three years, and is currently serving as alumni, marketing, and public relations coordinator.
Spotlight: 5/14/2020
This week, we spotlighted the Mask Warriors, a group of Fresno locals who have been supporting the Central Valley's hospitals and healthcare workers by donating Halyard H600 and cotton masks. Check it out to learn more about what makes them special!
MASK WARRIORS
We interviewed Mrudula Amin, a Fresno local who is working diligently with a team of mask warriors to combat the lack of personal protective equipment at hospitals throughout the Central Valley.
"What has your team been doing for the community?"
"We've been making masks. The University of Florida came up with a technique to make masks from excess Halyard H600 material, which is a medical grade fabric, that was not used in the operating room. The Halyard 600 wraps are used to to prep the instruments for orthopedic and cardiology surgery. We have been using their pattern, information, and same material to make surgical masks and N-95 masks according to their tutorial. Few of the team members have been sewing fabric masks. We just want to reach out to as many people as we can!"
"Who are the members of the team?"
"All the members are from the Fresno community; it is a combination of ladies from the Jewish community, through the Jewish temple, and from the Indian community. We have a multitude of people; we have physicians, we have social workers, we have ex-nurse practitioners, and individuals who have kids in the medical field and want to do everything they can to protect them. We have 37 ladies currently involved."
"We've supplied more than 4,000 masks for the community."
Check out this gallery of mask warriors, their masks, and the distribution to healthcare workers!
"How did you get started?"
Amin was stressed about her daughter seeing COVID patients in Texas. Instead of worrying, she decided to make masks for the community; her daughter mentioned that everybody would be needing masks soon. "I went on Youtube, watched a few tutorials, made a few masks, and then I sent a few texts out to see if anybody was interested in sewing, and I got such a great response. The members of our community, we all teamed up together. Doctors in our group began to distribute them... and of course, within the community as people called and requested, we began to supply. We supplied cCare, CRMC, the nurses' stations, and they liked our masks. But the Halyard H600 was not an approved material, so the hospitals did not distribute them. However, the workers were able to bring in their own. They liked what we made, and they requested for more. We've supplied more than 4,000 masks."
"How do you facilitate delivery while social distancing?"
"We have a request list, and we send out the request list to our members. They decide who they are going to sew for. Between Shilpa (Mask Warrior) and myself, Shilpa made packets for the cloth masks. She did the cutting and put in the nose pieces and ties.I made similar packets for the Halyard masks. Every week, members requested the packets and we distributed out the packets for making the masks as per the request. For distribution of finished masks, we have physicians part of the group and they knew where the COVID patients were and where the masks were needed; Joanne, Mydilli, Athira, and Shweta were the four that delivered the masks where they needed to go."
Dear Mrs. Amin,
Dr. Anand Rajani gave us some of your face masks for our Oncology floor. Thank you so much for your donation.
We appreciate all the hard work to make them. We are providing them to staff and also for some of the family members of patients who are being discharged home.
In this time of the pandemic, we are frequently finding that families are not prepared to care for some of our isolation patients and they appreciate the donation of the masks.
Thank you again,
Karen Sakata
Social Worker
Case Management
CRMC
Joining the effort!
While interviewing Mrs. Amin, we learned that it takes her six minutes to make a surgical mask, ten minutes to make an N-95 mask, and about twenty minutes for the fabric masks. During the peak time, she was producing approximately 100 masks per day, spending 12-14 hours a day.
Hospitals still need masks, and the Mask Warriors need your help! They can use all the helping hands they can get, to ensure that each Mask Warrior is working manageable hours. Additionally, some of the Mask Warriors are creating protective caps and gowns.
If you would like to contribute your time, please contact Mrudula Amin at (559)-349-4671.
"Protect yourself as best as you can, so we can fight this virus and win over it. Masks are one of the ways we can do it."
Spotlight: 5/5/2020
This week, we spotlighted a local pizza company, The Curry Pizza Company, who has donated free pizzas to hospitals in the Fresno/Clovis area for healthcare workers. Check it out to learn more about the company's work, and what you can do to support!
Free pizza for hospitals
A local pizza company, the Curry Pizza Company, has been doing its part to spread cheer throughout the community. Beginning mid-March, the company has donated free pizzas to emergency departments of hospitals in the Fresno/Clovis area.
The LifeinQuarantine team spoke to co-owner Malhi Singh, who stated that "[Curry Pizza] will continue to donate to hospitals until this [the COVID-19 situation] is over." Watch healthcare workers at Fresno Community Medical Center thank the Curry Pizza Company for their generosity! The company asks that we "think of local hospitals and other agencies working hard to keep us safe and healthy."
"There's a need now more than ever to give more, smile more, and love more." -Curry Pizza Company
Support by Choosing Local!
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 situation has hurt the sales of "The Curry Pizza Company".
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Continue to support the company by ordering online and taking out! In order to encourage such sales, The Curry Pizza Company offers deals such as 10% off your order!
Curry Pizza is committed to the welfare of its community. If you and someone you know cannot afford food, you can call The Curry Pizza Company and grab a 1-topping pizza for the family!
Spotlight: 4/24/2020
This week, we spotlighted a coalition of robotics teams in the Clovis/Fresno area of California contributing their time to 3D printing personal protective equipment for healthcare provides in the Central Valley! Check it out!
3D Printing of PPE!
Read the testimonial below from Julie Nguyen on behalf of robotics teams across the Clovis/Fresno area!
About the Masks!
Each mask is 3D printed with a filter holder, using EDPM foam tape to provide a seal around the face. Elastic cords are used as straps and high efficiency air filters are used to filter out 85-90% of all particulates up to 0.3 micron in diameter. This compares to a medical grade N95 mask. The face shield uses a 3D printed form to hold a sheet of acetate plastic in front of the wearer’s face to protect from droplet spray.
What Makes Them Special?
All the frame components for both the shield and mask are plastic, soil-proof, and can be reused. They are made according to the “Montana Mask” standards created at https://www.makethemasks.com.
What are we doing?
We, a team of alumni from robotics teams in Clovis and Fresno, have gathered together to bring forth a new initiative that manufactures masks for healthcare organizations. We are all volunteers, contributing our time to 3D printing face masks and face shields to be used in hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities by front-line healthcare providers. As of right now we have standing requests from all major area hospitals from several departments including Kaweah Delta, Kaiser Permanente, Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center, St. Agnes Medical Center, the VA Hospital, Valley Children’s Hospital, and Lake Havasu Regional Medical Center.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
All of this so far has been out of pocket and to keep up with the requests, we need money to buy raw materials. We are using plastic filament; a single 1 kg spool of plastic can make 15 masks and shields, and costs upwards of $30. Requests have currently reached several thousand, with no signs of slowing. We have the capabilities to produce these masks but we need the supplies to make it happen. We seek zero profit. We simply want to make a direct impact, and you will be doing that too!
All contributions towards this project can be donated at our GoFundMe webpage: PPE project GoFundMe
We appreciate ANY and ALL donations!
Thanks for your everlasting support!
Julie Nguyen
Junior Mentor
Buchanan Bird Brains
We would love to spotlight more members of our community! Please reach out to us through Instagram or the website with suggestions.