Inspiring Women SUMMER 2020

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8. Suggest that people in your community put stuffed bears in their windows, so kids can walk or drive around the neighborhood and "go on a bear hunt." 9. If you know someone who is looking for work, share an article from the Krazy Coupon Lady on companies that are hiring. Mutual aid organizations have popped up all over to help people at higher risk of COVID-19 and workers who have been laid off due to the pandemic. Find or register such groups through AARP’s Community Connections searchable directory. Or do a search for “mutual aid” in your city or county. If you are stuck at home with extra time on your hands, it’s an excellent time for some virtual volunteering. Consider these ideas: Book Share Scan or edit scanned books for people with reading disabilities. Translators Without Borders If you are fluent in at least one language other than your native tongue, volunteer to translate texts into different languages for NGOs and nonprofits. Amnesty International If you are interested in global human rights, you can use your computer or phone to review pictures, information and documents for human rights violations. More Love Letters Write letters to pre-selected people in need. Zooniverse People of all ages and backgrounds can participate in real scientific research through over 50 online activities. Carry the Future Make blankets, hats, sweaters or dolls for refugee children through the Me2You program. You can find other ideas for virtual volunteering in this article and on the Points of Light website. And remember we are all feeling a great deal of stress right now. Don’t underestimate the value of small random acts of kindness. Find inspiration here. 76
Finally, is there any part of your sheltering at home experience that you will continue? “Our nightly bourbon tasting by the fire pit. Bourbon = a new simple pleasure.” Ellie Bandanes, AW Surrey, FAUSA, former FAWCO Foundation President “Organizing my shopping list better because ‘popping back to the store’ when I’ve forgotten something seems like a luxury these days…” Judy Furukawa, AWC Brussels “Hopefully my more regular yoga routine.” Michele Hendrikse Dubois, FAUSA, former FAWCO Foundation President “I will continue to keep connected to as many people as possible. If I can make a difference in some way to put a smile on people’s faces or make them laugh to lighten their day, I want to continue because when I have my share of bad news (my mother has cancer, she is alone in CA while I am here in Paris, stuck!) having friends share a video to put a smile on my face would actually end up making my day.” Kristina Soleymanlou, AWG Paris, Club VP For AWG (photo, right) “No more food waste. In order to avoid grocery store/markets we use up everything we have. I feel so much better not wasting food like we did before.“ Lauren Mescon, AWC Amsterdam, FAWCO Foundation VP Fundraising (photo, left) “Writing letters to my husband and, possibly, cutting his hair.” Rozanne Van Rie, AWC Antwerp, FAWCO 2 nd VP “Reading fiction in the middle of the day!” Patti Meek, AWC Dublin, former Foundation President “Having more meetings on Zoom.” Alisa Cook-Roehs, AIWC Dusseldorf, FAWCO Treasurer “Downsizing and making bread.” Louise Greeley-Copley FAUSA, FAWCO Foundation Secretary “Continued focus on healthy choices. Less eating out, more exercise.” Kathy DeBest, FAUSA and FAWCO Foundation Treasurer “News Flash! For all who are still in the workforce: this is much like retirement. So, if your apartment is too small now, or your partner drives you nuts, now is the time to plan ahead!” Roberta Zöllner, Munich IWC, former FAWCO Foundation President. Photo, left: This year’s Anniversary cake for Renuka and Steve Matthews 77
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