Due to COVID, community need is great. We are asking everyone to dig deep. For example, if you typically budget for a holiday party or non-essential gifts, please consider putting that budget into helping our neighbors who need it more than ever. - Amy Arenz, Concero
More from local businesses HERE!
If you are like us, you get overwhelmed with requests for donations, especially now! United Madison has taken careful consideration to what is going on right now with COVID, needs and priorities in the community and we have chosen 4 key charities we recommend, simply click DONATE below:
1. The Beacon - Homeless Day Center
2. Porchlight - Focus on Housing
3. Mentoring Positives - Focus on Social Change
4. Hunger Extended Hands Pantry - Food Insecurity
Some ideas of organizations you could contribute to can be found on our Partners page (see "Non-Profits"), or under our RESOURCES tab above for Hunger or Social Change.
If you want some additional guidance on a specific organization or cause, please contact Diane Hanson at diane.hanson@unitedmadison.com.
Many resources all under one roof - from social services to transportation, to legal aid to housing.
Learn more about COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund HERE
Learn more about funding available through United Way's COVID-19 Emergency Fund HERE
Learn about more about other resources in the Dane County area by calling 211.
Click HERE for many COVID-19 resources in the area relating to getting help for your physical or emotional well-being.
Learn of the ways a small business or non-profit can get government assistance HERE.
This is a Facebook group that shares information about various grassroots or organizational support for people during the COVID-19 crisis.
Dane County needs volunteers to help in this time of need. You can volunteer safely and make a difference in someone's live today! Visit www.volunteeryourtime.org
Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations like COVID-19. You may feel anxiousness, anger, sadness, or overwhelmed. Find ways to reduce your stress to help yourself and the people you care about.
Learn more about stress and coping during the COVID-19 outbreak.