Despite an unexpected and prolonged crisis that has upended so much, StandUp for Kids – Orange County has remained steadfast in its support of youth and their families. Initiatives like online tutoring sessions and grocery deliveries have been made possible by volunteers and partners in the local community. One of our closest partners is Moms […]
At the beginning of the Shelter in Place Order in San Francisco, the SF Department of Children, Youth, and their Families, City College of San Francisco, and two nonprofit agencies came together to immediately address food security needs of low-income City College students. Since that time, multiple partnerships have been put in place in order […]
Battling the invisible enemy, thousands of Iranians are playing their part in keeping their country safe. Iran reported 91 new deaths on Monday, just as the country said it is open for business. Iranians are doing their bit to help the government in the battle against the spread of the new coronavirus. And efforts to […]
Relief operations in Iran include sourcing and distributing critical supplies and medical equipment, emergency lifeline support and meals to orphanages and homeless shelters. In the U.S., MAP joins Uber and others to address rampant food insecurity due to the closure of schools. SAN FRANCISCO, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ashkan Taghipur, Executive Director of MAP’s NGO arm in Tehran, reports, “I think Iran’s the only country tackling […]
As a global faith organiziation with headquarters in Utah, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is well-positioned to enlist a veritable army of helpers to combat the coronavirus pandemic. It has a worldwide network of leaders and members who see preparedness for disasters as a theological principle and who can address needs quickly […]
