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SHELIA THORNE JMG Specialist / Urban Farmer / USMC Veteran Project Lead Gardenkids of Kemah
NOVEMBER 21 , 2020 IS NATIONAL FAMILY VOLUNTEER DAY : Being a Kid during Covid-19
Yes this is the period of COVID-19 , and COVID
is not going away . We all need to live and carry out our daily lives . Remember playing on the swings or sliding down the slide ? Can this still exist during Corvid -19? A national organization KaBoom is tackling that question . According to KaBoom “ Families are facing dire stressors : illnesses , Job losses ; Food and housing insecurities . Vital support systems have been removed and already strained resources are being stretched to the breaking point . All these challenges create an environment where kids can ’ t just be kids . The “ business ” of childhood is at risk .” People will still be in need , kids will still want to play and Life will continue , although in different ways .
BE THE REASON SOMEONE FEELS LOVED AND BELIEVES IN THE GOODNESS IN PEOPLE .” – ROY T . BENNETT
Learn how to be safe and decide how you will live out this “ be the reason ”. You can still help others and remain safe from COVID-19 . There are virtual nocontact opportunities . Think Book or Food drive . There are social distancing live opportunities- think outdoors - Beach clean-up or Gardening . The volunteer activity is up to you .
According to the Center for Disease Control ( CDC ), follow these basic disease prevention practices . Clean hands often , Stay home if you are sick with , tested positive for COVID-19 , or were recently ( within 14 days ) exposed to COVID-19 . Wear a mask . Use social
16 MOMENTUM distancing . If you choose to visit a playground or other outdoor venue : When you do go outside , follow these additional outdoor disease prevention practices .
• Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you don ’ t live with .
• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds .
Adults and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer : Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 % alcohol and rub hands together until dry , if soap and water are not readily available . The internet is full of Zoom and facetime “ follow along ” activities on video . Games are adapted to be played at home , either indoors or in the yard , using things many people have already , like plastic cups and balled up socks . There are games that get everyone up and moving . Gardenkids of Kemah has a free virtual at home gardening program ( LEARN , GROW , EAT & GO ! ( LGEG ) for children .
Explore the internet and find out what motivates you into action . On Nov . 21 , 2020 , we ’ ll mark the 30th anniversary of Family Volunteer Day . Family Volunteer Day is a global day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support their communities and neighborhoods . # FamilyVolunteerDay .
FIND MEANING AND REWARD BY SERVING SOME HIGHER PURPOSE THAN OURSELVES , A SHINING PURPOSE , THE ILLUMINATION OF A THOUSAND POINTS OF LIGHT … WE ALL HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE . “ — PRESIDENT GEORGE H . W . BUSH , FOUNDER OF POINTS OF LIGHT
I challenge you and your family to find how you can Keep up the good work in helping those who can give you nothing in return because it is the right thing to do . # VolunteerTogether