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Welcome to your first pandemic. Now let’s do something about it.

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WHY ARE WE OVER COVID?

COVID isn't over, and that's the point. COVID (and the coming aftermath) is causing massive problems in our communities, and nonprofits are keeping people afloat. But America has an unheard-of national volunteer shortage. This is a movement of people stepping up to help our cities get #OverCOVID.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP
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BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Our cities need help and will need help 6 months from now. Want to help but don’t know where to start?

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SHARE WITH #OVERCOVID

Spread facts, share stories, serve others. Join the conversation using #OverCOVID. Your example could inspire others to action.

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Want to make a massive impact? Help nonprofits in your city get the volunteers they need by launching POINT in your city.

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Are you allowed to volunteer?
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YES. If you’re low risk, you can be an essential volunteer. Take our short quiz to find out if you’re good to go! Only takes like 31.45 seconds.

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What's the deal?

Foods banks

51% of all food programs in the U.S. are 100% volunteer-run. But the older folks who usually run them can’t now because it’s too risky. So there’s literally a national shortage of food bank volunteers. You can help.

“A perfect storm: US facing hunger crisis as demand for food banks soars”

– The Guardian

Racial Equality

Black and Brown communities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and its aftermath. Learn more about how to help, spread awareness, and champion justice.

“Counties with higher populations of black residents accounted for 58% of Covid-19 deaths nationally”

– CNN

Mental health

Isolation is hard. Especially when it goes on for months. Even as things are opening up again for many of us, that’s not true for certain at-risk folks and they need support.

“The coronavirus pandemic is pushing America into a mental health crisis”

– The Washington Post

Homeless shelters

You can’t #stayhome if you have no home. Many shelters are overcrowded and understaffed, leaving many vulnerable homeless people with pre-existing conditions even more vulnerable. You can help.

“Coronavirus Tears Through Homeless Shelter in DC”

– NBC Washington

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What’s Over Covid?

Over Covid is a campaign encouraging low-risk individuals to safely volunteer during and after the pandemic as a response to the severe volunteer shortage nonprofits are facing.

HOW CAN I HELP FROM HOME?

Our team is working hard to find virtual and at-home opportunities. Keep your eyes peeled for new opportunities as they’re added on POINT.

If you’re able to donate, you can find local nonprofits on POINT and give to them directly by clicking on their profile.

 

What is Point?

POINT is a platform that connects communities to support local causes through an app and web dashboard. We bring people-power and funding to local nonprofits.

There are two POINT entities. POINT Technologies owns the technical platform provided as “POINT”. A separate entity, POINT Global, is the 501c3 provides program based support, to nonprofits.

Our mission is to:

  1. Centralize local community needs to maximize relief by making POINT the easiest way to volunteer and give everrr.
  2. Equip local nonprofit leaders, especially the 85% of nonprofits run by women, with the technical tools and support they need for ​free​.

HOW DO I SAFELY VOLUNTEER?

Your safety is really important to us. Not everyone should volunteer at this time. Take the quiz to see if you’re a low-risk volunteer.

Here are some tips from the​ WHO ​and C​DC​.

  • Masks are currently recommended (mandated in some places) for everyone leaving their home to conduct essential businesses. In many cities, people are permitted to leave their home to conduct essential businesses for themselves or on behalf of other people. In certain cities or neighborhoods, a strict lock-down order may be in place that prohibits all activities outside of one’s home. Volunteers should check and comply with all applicable local laws and guidelines in offering services.
  • Wear protective gloves. Bring gloves to volunteer if you have the supplies.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after volunteering.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Practice social distancing by keeping 6ft between yourself and other people.
  • Avoid shaking hands or hugging.

WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?

To learn more about POINT go to pointapp.org.

To learn more about the issues read our blog pointapp.org/blog or follow us on instagram/twitter @pointapp.

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