{"id":1338,"date":"2020-04-07T16:09:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T20:09:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2020-04-08T10:36:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T14:36:14","slug":"serve-while-social-distancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2020\/04\/07\/serve-while-social-distancing\/","title":{"rendered":"Serve While Social Distancing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: there are times when we may be feeling a little helpless. So many things are changing quickly and it can feel like we\u2019re left scrambling to catch up. But if we can all take a moment, we can remember that even apart and in uncertain times, we can use our power to make a difference.<\/p>\n

In the spirit of making small differences in our communities, we asked our friends in the Office of Engagement Programs<\/a>\u00a0how we can still serve while social distancing. Here are their top ten ways to make a difference during this time:<\/p>\n

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  1. Spread positivity by leaving notes for your neighbors to find or drawing uplifting pictures on your window, sidewalk or driveway.<\/li>\n
  2. Start a pile in your house with things you can donate once collection centers re-open.<\/li>\n
  3. Donate blood.<\/li>\n
  4. Pick up trash in your neighborhood on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22.<\/li>\n
  5. Grow plants and vegetables to donate later.<\/li>\n
  6. Offer your help to your neighbor by leaving them a note with your name, contact information and what you can offer, like your extra pantry staples, a trip to the grocery store, or a weekly phone call to help feel less isolated.<\/li>\n
  7. Sew masks.<\/li>\n
  8. Find a local organization\u2019s supply needs or Amazon Wish List, donate and share to your social media encouraging others to donate.<\/li>\n
  9. Write cards and letters to send to nursing home residents and hospital patients who can\u2019t see their families.<\/li>\n
  10. If you\u2019re able, consider making a monetary donation to your local food bank or other non-profit organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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