In the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic we see much of our community “shut down.” This creates more work for some and less work for others. There is too much to be sad about. I don’t need to list those here, for we are painfully aware of what our neighbors may be experiencing.
Yet, it is comforting to see organizations may shut down, but people don’t. People keep at it, especially in a strong resilient community like Greensboro/Guilford County. We are holding food drives, providing meals to those in need, changing the way we educate our students, distributing laptops to students, sending more flowers, providing safety for our employees, sewing masks, assembling face shields, sharing toilet paper and wipes with our neighbors, providing childcare to essential workers, dancing on TikTok for laughs, putting up yard signs, organizing efforts for graduates, … the list goes on.
Women to Women is keeping at it. They are giving early and generously to their community. Women to Women voted unanimously to donate $75,000.00 to Greensboro’s Virus Relief Fund. This relief fund is providing grants to Greensboro nonprofits that are directly supporting our neighbors most impacted during this crisis. To date GVRF has received a total of $1,345,138 that has been distributed to 58 local nonprofits helping thousands of individuals and families.
We, as a county and city, will keep working to serve our neighbors. The people in Greensboro/Guilford County are generous and have built a strong nonprofit network to care for our residents. If you or your organization would like to donate to the Greensboro Virus Relief Fund go to: Greensboro’s Virus Relief Fund. Take care and stay safe.