Helping each other / myLot

United States

April 24, 2020 5:35am CST

Time's are definitely different right now, and we've all had to make at least a few changes as we go about our day during the pandemic. Many have lost income, and are struggling to keep food on the table. I've always tried to help others, so naturally have been finding ways to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic where I can. I've donated blood, have been sewing and donating masks, and have ordered groceries and dinner online just so that I could give an extra tip (and free masks!) to the delivery drivers. When I do go out, I also pick up a few things for a friend who doesn't drive. Have you found ways to lend a hand to friends and neighbors?

7 people like this

9 responses

DianneN

@DianneN (247191)

• United States

24 Apr 20

Thanks so sweet and kind of you! We have made extremely generous donations to relief funds and to a school in Manhattan to buy computers for children who are without them and for enabling online schooling.

1 person likes this

Marie Anne

@Ldyjarhead (10233)

• United States

24 Apr 20

Good for you! I can't do anything in a big way, but will try to help those I come in contact with just a little if I'm able.

1 person likes this

DianneN

@DianneN (247191)

• United States

24 Apr 20

@Ldyjarhead You’re doing a mighty fine job helping. We each do what we can do.

linzzyyy

@iniaku (2157)

• Indonesia

24 Apr 20

so nice of you. i also order delivery online so i could help them earn and give an extra tip as you do. keep being nice :)

1 person likes this

Marie Anne

@Ldyjarhead (10233)

• United States

24 Apr 20

I'm usually very frugal with how I spend my money, but I'm not doing without and so many have lost income, so I've been looking for ways that I can help with little things like an extra tip.

1 person likes this

linzzyyy

@iniaku (2157)

• Indonesia

25 Apr 20

@Ldyjarhead yes good job:)

msdivkar

@msdivkar (23359)

• India

24 Apr 20

Nothing much but it is great of you to lend a helping hand to all and sundry.

Marie Anne

@Ldyjarhead (10233)

• United States

24 Apr 20

I do what I can.

1 person likes this

msdivkar

@msdivkar (23359)

• India

24 Apr 20

@Ldyjarhead That is nice of you really. Everybody does not think in the same lines as you do.

1 person likes this

Mpho Ashworth

@Lushlala (4028)

• Gaborone, Botswana

25 Apr 20

It's definitely a time to give and stick together. Whenever we can, we generally try to buy food for the security guards who work for the housing estate where we live.

1 person likes this

Alex Socorro

@Alexandoy (65308)

• Cainta, Philippines

24 Apr 20

Donating masks is a very helpful act because there is a shortage of face masks.

Marie Anne

@Ldyjarhead (10233)

• United States

24 Apr 20

I'm trying! I've given a good number already to friends, neighbors, and family.

1 person likes this

Alex Socorro

@Alexandoy (65308)

• Cainta, Philippines

24 Apr 20

@Ldyjarhead how I wish you are my neighbor, waheehee. Keep up the good work.

Denise

@petatonicsca (7070)

• Japan

24 Apr 20

That's really nice of you! What I do as a teacher is give kids something to do! A lot of parents are very appreciative for the time we spend with their kids online, which gives them freedom to work on something besides watching the kids. They are at home, but still it takes off the pressure. And the kids seem very thankful for something to do.

1 person likes this

Marie Anne

@Ldyjarhead (10233)

• United States

24 Apr 20

I've been amazed at the creative ways that teachers have found to still interact with their kids. Also happy to see that many parents' eyes are now opened to and more appreciative of just how much teachers do on a daily basis!

Denise

@petatonicsca (7070)

• Japan

24 Apr 20

@Ldyjarhead Yeah, they keep saying "we should pay you more"... but not very likely, is it? (It's ok, we love the kids anyway.)

1 person likes this