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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Our cities need help and will need help 6 months from now. Want to help but don’t know where to start?
Spread facts, share stories, serve others. Join the conversation using #OverCOVID. Your example could inspire others to action.
Want to make a massive impact? Help nonprofits in your city get the volunteers they need by launching POINT in your city.
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”
Black and Brown communities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and its aftermath. Learn more about how to help, spread awareness, and champion justice.
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”
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”
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.
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.
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:
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 CDC.
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.
