To that end, United Way of Greater Houston is launching a series of virtual volunteer projects throughout the fall. On Sept. 18 and continuing through the holiday season, the various projects offer a low-cost way to volunteer from the comfort of home.
Participants can join a virtual "day of action" on Sept. 18 and Nov. 13 that involves completing a project on the computer, at home or even the office, according to a press release. Completed projects can then be mailed to a local United Way partner agency or delivered in-person - in observance of COVID-19 safety standards.
Those who participate will be provided supply lists, by project, and instructions for the projects, which encompass the following categories:
Disaster response: Notes of encouragement for essential workers; hurricane preparedness kits; and care cards for seniors or families living in shelters.
Basic needs: Assembly of breakfast bags for homebound senior citizens or snack packs for students who rely on school resources for meals; and activity kits to keep seniors engaged and busy while remaining isolated due to COVID-19.
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