Homeless support services are working harder than ever to protect the high risk and vulnerable homeless community from contracting COVID-19. Homelessness is difficult under any circumstances, but researchers at the University of…
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Bucks County SPCA makes adoption possible during COVID-19
Our responsibility as people is to help animals, and here we are in a position where we’re seeking comfort through them. I’d like to share the story of how the pandemic has affected…
COVID 19 pandemic makes life harder for senior citizens
Since the pandemic erupted in early March, the CDC said elderly people are the most vulnerable to COVID-19. Reatha Flowers, an 81-year-old woman, has health issues ranging from asthma to diabetes which…
Nonprofits Team Up With City Government To Feed Those In Need During Pandemic
Statewide stay-at-home orders to prevent the spread of coronavirus are making it even more difficult than usual to find food in Philadelphia. America’s poorest big city already had some of the area’s…
Community members help one another amidst pandemic
The city of Pompano Beach feeds 1000 families in need every Thursday. Local churches, clubs and city council members came together to lift the burden of food disparity off of families’ shoulders….
New Jersey home faces damaged during COVID 19 crisis
On Monday April 13th, The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for Cape May County and nearly all of New Jersey through 6pm. I spoke with New Jersey resident Dana Tack,…
Hairstylist shares concern over the COVID-19 pandemic
*The interviewee’s last name is not included for her requested privacy* Andrea C of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is one of many hairstylist who are concerned over when they’ll be able to return to…
Churches Celebrate Easter Sunday Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Churches move towards digital experiences amid COVID-19 pandemic, while also celebrating religious holidays. This time of year is usually one of the busiest times of year for churches. However, their daily operations…
Influencer marketing stays competitive during the COVID-19 pandemic
Social media influencing has taken over Instagram. I spoke with Gabby Cook, a micro influencer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who shared insight on the impact of COVID-19 on the influencer community and the…
Temple professor assumes leadership role in keeping students informed and engaged
Temple University professor Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon has drawn praise from colleagues and students for her extra efforts to share information and resources in a time of crisis. Williams-Witherspoon, 61, has been keeping students…