Northwood News ♦ June 2020

The NFCCA Community Care Network is Available to Assist Those in Our Neighborhood Who Need Help

By Samantha Jones

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the NFCCA has established a Community Cares Network to help organize efforts by neighbors to support one another.  The goal is to provide assistance for our neighbors who might be:

1. part of an at-risk population (older than 60, living with a health condition or immunodeficiency);
2. staying at home because they are in quarantine, sick, or having symptoms; or
3. on the front line in responding to the crisis (health professionals, sanitation workers, etc).

Our Community Cares Network will help identify how best to help our neighbors who are “socially distancing” themselves, who fall ill, or who are essential services providers.  Volunteers can sign up to pick up and deliver groceries, carry-out food orders, prescriptions, or other essentials.  Volunteers may also want to make periodic phone calls to offer emotional support and social interaction for those who are self-quarantined, especially those who live alone.  Homebound individuals may also need technical support, such as computer help or Skype training, so they can stay in touch with their loved ones.  We are hopeful that COVID-19 won’t seriously affect our neighborhood, but those who fall ill may also need help with dog walking and pet care.  As a community, we will do what we can to support each other and get through this crisis together.

To request assistance or to volunteer, visit www.nfcca.org.  There, you can access the Community Cares Network form, and check out our COVID-19 Resource Guide [www.nfcca.org/covid.html] for other local resources.   ■