I-House is first and foremost a community organization, and in this global crisis, we are here to support and serve Davis and the regional community. We are working on ways to connect people, create virtual gatherings, and most importantly help the people who need it most. I have been inspired by
this
from the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture about connecting community in the time of physical distancing. The ethos of abundant generosity, collective action, radical collaboration, and deep empathy in the article resonates with me because it is what I have experienced with the community leaders of the Covid-19 Yolo Community Response Facebook Group and so many others. People are caring for one another and creating the critical goodness that we all need in this uncertain time. For example, local artist Stephanie Thayer is creating portraits of community leaders in her project
Comunidad
.
Her first portrait (right) is of Nathalie Minya (Dzokerayi Mu), founder of the Tese Foundation and Zim Cuisine. Thank you to Stephanie, Kate Mellon-Anibaba, Anoosh Jorjorian, Robb Davis, David Abramson and so many others who are volunteering to care for our community and uplift our spirits!
I hope you find the resources, actions and information listed below to be useful! Stay safe, healthy, creative, and active, and stay home!
This survey was developed in collaboration with community members and moderators of the Covid-19 Yolo Community Response Facebook Group to assess the needs of our regional residents, gather and share information, and bring us together (virtually) to take care of one another and flatten the curve. We hope to use the survey to inform an online community forum, develop follow-up communication and assistance, and create other virtual programming. Please include your email address so that we can let you know about further action and send you important information.
Do you need help, or do you need to be a helper?
The
Yolo Food Bank
is offering free home delivery of food (including fresh produce, dairy and other essential items) to low-income seniors and other vulnerable residents during Covid-19. You can find forms on their website to fill out if you are in need of food, or if you can volunteer to deliver food and supplies.
Please Donate!
I-House, like many non-profit organizations, is suffering from loss of revenue. Please consider donating to I-House’s campaign to pay our facility maintenance bills. Your donation will not only help keep our building safe and functional for when we can gather there again, but will also help us keep our staff employed!
