The homeless population that we are privledged to serve is facing unique and serious risks associated with COVID-19. LifeMoves is working 24/7 to support our clients, our staff, and our community.
While these are confusing and frightening times, your generosity and kindness in supporting our most vulnerable neighbors has shone through.
So many of you are asking, “how can I help?”
You can help, right now. Your support is urgently needed.
Stay up to date with our latest video updates. Click here.
Donate to the LifeMoves Emergency Relief Fund
Our costs associated with our emergency response to COVID-19 are rising rapidly, already in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Please donate or host a fundraiser in support of our Emergency Relief Fund. Every dollar you donate will be matched 1:1, doubling your impact. Click here to donate.
Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, we have an urgent need for items in low supply. Please click here for our list of much-needed items and instructions on how to donate.
We rely heavily on our generous meal provider volunteers to provide and serve meals to the 950+ clients across our shelter and service sites. With our modified and restricted meal programs, our costs to provide just one meal have risen to, on average, $1,000 per site. Please learn more and sign up to provide a meal by clicking here.
While we can’t host volunteers at our shelters, we still have a need and opportunity for you to volunteer from your own home! Make no-sew fleece blankets, help collect art and activity supplies, and more. For a full list of our volunteer at home opportunities, click here.
To learn about opportunities customized for corporate groups, please contact Donna Hope at dhope@lifemoves.org.
Check back weekly for regular updates on our COVID-19 emergency relief efforts.
May 7th, 2020: food supply, behind the scenes.
April 30th, 2020: when motels become shelters.
April 17th, 2020: outreach to unsheltered neighbors.
April 9th, 2020: frontline heroes, Safe Parking, and COVID-19.
March 26th, 2020: new trailers, new solutions.
March 19th, 2020: a message from our CEO, Bruce Ives.
Dear LifeMoves Community,
Every day, LifeMoves provides safe shelter and vital services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness. A public health emergency like the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, poses a risk to our entire community, especially the most vulnerable. We are doubling our efforts to reduce the risk of exposure at our shelters and service sites, following guidance from public health officials and local government partners.
Protecting our clients and our 285 staff members who are in the field daily is crucial during this time of uncertainty. Here are some of the steps we are taking:
This health emergency is fluid and rapidly evolving. Our staff is actively engaged with County officials on contingency planning for a variety of health scenarios specifically focused on the shelter environment and the unsheltered homeless community. We are also sharing updates and best practices with other providers and community partners.
We are proud of the extraordinary work of our team members. Their commitment to serving our clients, especially in these challenging times, is inspiring. We are also sincerely grateful for all that you do to support LifeMoves. Your investment in our work is more important now than ever. Be safe and stay healthy.
Sincerely,
Bruce Ives
Chief Executive Officer
LifeMoves
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