We hope you are healthy and in good spirits! Our family feels very fortunate because we are in good health, are able to work from home, have a fast internet connection, and have a lovely network of friends as a support system.

Our family has been trying to make the best of the time together by going out for walks, family dance parties at home, virtual meetings with friends, and volunteering. This last one is very important right now. Unfortunately there are many in our community who are in dire need of basic necessities.

Charlottesville City Schools have partnered with several local organizations to provide meals for children under 18 in our community. Along with that, teachers and volunteers are in constant contact with families to help them navigate aid sources and support them during the stay at home orders. This effort includes outreach to families that have just recently arrived in the country, don’t know the language well, and don’t have an established support network.

Charlottesville City Schools needs volunteers to help distribute food to families in need. You can go here to sign up to volunteer for food distribution. You can also send monetary contributions to the efforts to feed and keep these families afloat by donating to the CCS partners that are contributing to these efforts:

• • Loaves and Fishes
  • City School Garden
  • PB&J fund
  • Chris Long foundation
  • Jefferson School of African American Heritage
  • City of Promise