We will be updating this list throughout the COVID-19 crisis. If you have information on any important resources for our community, please email our editor Jessica Gregg at [email protected]
How You Can Help
Is your neighborhood engaged in an effort to help others at this time? If so, let us know. Again, you can email our editor Jessica Gregg at [email protected]
- #CarryoutWednesday (or any day): Support small businesses by ordering carryout from your favorite local restaurant on Wednesday or any day.
- Baltimore Neighbors: When you purchase merchandise from your favorite small businesses, they receive $10 of the proceeds.
- Opens Works in Baltimore is making protective face shields for health care personnel. Donate to the effort here. Read about executive director Will Holman who was our Dad Life interview in December. He spoke then of the importance of relying on our villages as parents.
“I don’t want to go out. How can I help?” Easy. Make a contribution to your favorite servers and bartenders through Baltimore Virtual Tip Jar.
Taking Care of Yourself
Here are self-care tips for parents and personal essays. Take care of yourself!
A Day in the Life of a Quarantined College Student
Hygge: Tips for Hunkering Down
Parenting During This Time
Here is a list of activity ideas and fun resources for your family.
Art Activities from the Baltimore Museum of Art
Make art from everyday objects with these instructions from the American Visionary Art Museum.
Aquatic activities from the National Aquarium;
Also from the National Aquarium: Three live cams
12 Sites for Homeschooling Parents
Things To Do with Your Kids at Home
To all of our readers, please stay safe and healthy! We are thinking of you during this time and will do our best to get you the information you need.