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Read inspiring stories of lives changed by a community coming together in this challenging time.

Stories of Kindness

Money isn’t the only way to give back to your community. These kind acts make enormous impact and we’ll match them with donations.

@RixAllison

Participated in the cleaning and hygiene products drive for Catholic Charities Fort Worth. Families that are struggling often have to choose between putting food on the table over other basic necessities, so please consider adding to your food bank donation. #GiveTogetherNow pic.twitter.com/gtwueQGNnr — Allison Rix (@RixAllison) April 23, 2020

Tara

Oklahoma

Tara is an essential worker on the frontlines of the pandemic in healthcare. She is a mom that overcome homelessness and domestic violence and is now facing all the challenges of having 4 kids at home during the pandemic. She shared, “The money I received will help to fix my washer that has been leaking […]

Anonymous

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Urban Specialists and GiveTogetherNow. I had a wonderful opportunity to embark upon a new chapter in my career. I took the leap of faith in January 2020 and by March the COVID-19 had hit our family hard. I lost my source of income and my husband, […]

Michelle

Dallas

Michelle, a cosmetologist in North Dallas, shared this: “I would like to extend my deepest appreciation for the funds that Give Together Now provided for me. It has been a blessing. I have been out of work for weeks. At first we thought was going to be a couple of weeks but as we all […]

@behindeverydoor

We can’t say thank you enough for all of the support we have gotten for our communities. Thank you to our staff and volunteers who are on-site getting the supplies and food where they need to go. Thank you to anyone who has donated and thank you to anyone who had prayed with us. Our […]

@CincinnatiWorks

For example, our co-worker Vickie made a mask for our co-worker Mitch, who continues to spend time in our most vuln… https://t.co/MuJsdvOTYq

@bearingsbike

Because of the current situation with COVID-19, many families are struggling to make the transition to online learning for the remainder of the school year. To help with that transition, Bearings is providing laptops to local families who have expressed a need. Today, Bearings co-founder Becky O’Mara delivered the first laptop to a family! If […]

Elmer shared his #GiveTogetherNow funds with his family and help them meet essential needs including buying groceries, paying for rent, and providing essential products to his mom. Elmer_FLY

Anonymous youth

“The toughest part about dealing with COVID-19 was being out of work and not being able to provide food for my son and I. The virus has impacted my family in various ways such as not being able to work and provide food. We can still show gratitude during these times of social distancing and […]

Shameka

Baton Rouge

I would like to thank you guys from the bottom of my heart! This is truly a blessing from God and his angels. Thanks so much.

Robert

Atlanta

Robert was a member of the Back on my Feet running club in Atlanta after struggling with addiction and recovery for years. Last week, he started his new job as a chef at Grady Hospital where he is proudly serving nurses and doctors on the frontlines of COVID-19. The dollars from #GiveTogetherNow have helped Robert […]

Brian

Dallas

Previously homeless and at the end of his road, Brian joined Back on My Feet’s running club in Dallas, while he was working through his recovery. As a part of the program, Brian earned his commercial driver’s license and now has job on the frontlines, delivering essential supplies around the country. Brian has shared multiple […]

Anonymous

Grand Rapids, MI

“I want to give a big thank you for this action. The money came on time. I needed help for my rent and food for my two children. Thank you again. I really appreciate it.”

@VAD0MAGNUS

Social distancing for the past month been hard! We decided to deliver a little “Hang in There” encouragement to our neighbors and friends. Wanted to let them know we are thinking of them and that we are all in this together!#GiveTogetherNow

@johnclarknbc

Brandon Graham says his Aunt, his dad’s sister, has recovered from coronavirus . But Brandon says his grandma’s sister and a family friend they considered an Aunt passed away from the coronavirus . Brandon says it hit his family hard and he is taking this very seriously so he doesn’t infect his family . He […]

Shaylon V Benjamin

USA

I love this! #GiveTogetherNow

Tara

Oklahoma

The money I received will help to fix my washer that has been leaking for about a month and ruining my floors. Thank you, I will be able to wash clothes for myself and 4 children without the worry of the floor. What a relief.

Coalfield Development Corporation

West Virginia

@mddc3

We are so grateful for the essential workers who work hard and sacrifice to keep us safe and at home, so we can flatten the curve. My daughter created this sign and box of goodies to share a small token of our appreciation with delivery people. All the masks we shared were gone on day […]

@WaylandAshleigh

I made bread and shared with friends and family (dropped on their doorsteps) to also enjoy! Showing some kindness w… https://t.co/eqJXkf3dn8

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