Apr 29, 2020 Like other organizations in Greater Cincinnati, Interact for Health’s operations have been disrupted by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Though our offices are closed, our associates continue to work remotely and have taken steps to address issues arising from the spread of COVID-19. Grantmaking We have assessed our previously planned funding in light…
Like all our long-term care ombudsman staff, Jimmy is working from home. He is pictured here with his four-legged assistant, Shorty, who participates in Jimmy’s FaceTime calls with nursing home residents. What happens on a virtual visit? “I set up calls with the administrators and discuss our role amid the crisis,” says Jimmy. “Although it…
The program team has been creating Facebook Live programs twice daily on Facebook! Girls will have fun and earn badges during our virtual programs. Each activity is recorded and posted in the video section of our Facebook page, so you can view them later, too. These Facebook Live programs are getting thousands of views!
Arts organizations were among the first to be hard-hit by this crisis, as the bans on gathering were implemented. It’s ironic that one of the arts’ “superpowers” is the way they bring us together in shared experiences of inspiration, provocation, laughter and learning. The fact that our concert halls, theaters and museums must be closed right now…
We mobilized quickly on the front end of this crisis, shifting operations and communications quickly in order to meet the changing needs of those we serve. Our Off the Street participants and Anna Louise Inn residents have found a safe and self-contained community of support, with our staff responding to provide supplemental food, secure required…
After successfully exceeding goal in 2018 and 2019, GiveOneforCincy is suspending accepting additional shares in 2020 and is encouraging volunteers to use our region’s most popular communitywide volunteer guide, Cincinnati Cares, to find ways to help now — ones that can be accomplished during the COVID-19 pandemic.