Ways to Give Back & Support to Our Communities
The panel included Molly Ford-Coates: Founder, Ford Financial Management; and Beverly Harzog: Credit Card Expert and Consumer Finance Analyst for U.S. News; Jonathan: Blogger and Podcaster; Jordanne Wells: Founder of Wise Money Women; Jennifer Salter, Blogger & Creative Entrepreneur; and Paulina Likos: Investing Reporter at U.S. News.
Questions Discussed:
- Q1: Why is it important to give back and support our vulnerable communities?
- Q2: What are some ways to stay aware of issues impacting our communities?
- Q3: What are nonprofits and other service organizations helping vulnerable communities?
- Q4: What are some ways kids can get involved in giving back?
- Q5: What sort of online volunteering efforts are available to us while in self-isolation?
- Q6: What are nonprofits, organizations, and causes helping with important social issues right now?
- Q7: What are some ways to help those hurting due to COVID-19 (e.g. finances, food)?
- Q8: What are some ways to ensure we’re giving to legit organizations (and maximizing our giving)?
- Q9: What are some ways to use social media to support and encourage others who are hurting?
- Q10: Any final tips for ways to give back during this difficult time?
Retweet these insights from our community:
A1: When you have what you need, helping others and paying it forward is the right thing to do. #creditchat
— Beverly Harzog (@BeverlyHarzog) June 3, 2020
A2: Before anything else, listen TO those communities. If they are telling you there are issues that are hurting them, this is the time to hear them out and amplify their voices #CreditChat https://t.co/Hqw7o2Xnpx
— Patty 🌟 (@prguevarra) June 3, 2020
A3: Nonprofits provide support to vulnerable community through food, clothing & resource donations. @NoKidHungry helps feed children faced with hunger & @BLHFoundation offers virtual therapy sessions to those affected by COVID-19. #CreditChat
— Leslie H. Tayne, Esq (@LeslieHTayneEsq) June 3, 2020
A4: Another great way is to instill the habit of naturally/regularly giving.
With my kids, we teach them for $5 dollar they get they have to give $1 and save $1, the rest they can use for themselves.#creditchat
— WiseMoneyWomen (@WiseMoneyWomen) June 3, 2020
A5. There are so many ways to help, money is usually #1, but again, be a positive voice, share things, create topic posts, engage family, friends, invite others into some sort of discussion. The internet is filled with endless possibilities to show you really care. #CreditChat
— Patricia A. Garrison, Founder (@TEAMMom2006) June 3, 2020
A6: @FeedingAmerica is a nonprofit that helps communities at risk for hunger. According to their website, these communities often include seniors, African Americans, Latinos, and people living in rural areas. #CreditChat
— American Consumer Credit Counseling (@ACCC_TalkCents) June 3, 2020
A7: Donate to organizations that are working to support people who are struggling because of COVID-19. Offer to pick up groceries for your neighbors who cannot safely go to the market due to age or pre-existing conditions. #creditchat
— Ashley Jacobs (@collegecents) June 3, 2020
A8: Before you decide on an organization to give to, do thorough research on the organization and see exactly where your donation will be going. #CreditChat
— Navicore Solutions (@navicorePR) June 3, 2020
A9: Sometimes we are bombarded with negative messages. You can be the light and share positive messages of hope & inspiration. I share helpful information to support good causes (#ALLINCHALLENGE) and useful info to keep people informed (financial news, scams etc). #creditchat
— Kembala Evans (@Kembala) June 3, 2020
A10: Not everyone is in the financial position to donate money. Volunteering virtually, signing petitions, and spreading helpful information on social media are all great ways of giving back and showing support if you can’t afford to donate. #CreditChat
— American Consumer Credit Counseling (@ACCC_TalkCents) June 3, 2020