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Support Wellstar’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Posted On : 05-12-2020
Organization: Wellstar Foundation
Marietta 30062
The COVID-19 Relief Fund will be used where it is needed most across Wellstar Health System for priorities related to COVID-19, including: expanded COVID-19 testing and lab equipment; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face shields, gowns, N95 surgical masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators and Filters, etc.; ICU beds; Defibrillators; adult and pediatric Crash Carts; and ventilators. To give to the Wellstar COVID-19 Relief Fund online, visit wellstar.org/covid19relief
Marietta 30062
The COVID-19 Relief Fund will be used where it is needed most across Wellstar Health System for priorities related to COVID-19, including: expanded COVID-19 testing and lab equipment; Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face shields, gowns, N95 surgical masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators and Filters, etc.; ICU beds; Defibrillators; adult and pediatric Crash Carts; and ventilators. To give to the Wellstar COVID-19 Relief Fund online, visit wellstar.org/covid19relief
Wellstar’s Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund
Posted On : 05-12-2020
Organization: Wellstar Foundation
Marietta 30062
Through charitable contributions to the WellStar Foundation, the Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund aims to financially assist WellStar Team Members who have experienced an unforeseen crisis in their life. The fund is administered by The Center for Family Resources (CFR), where CFR social workers manage the interview and needs assessment process for our Team Members. While this fund has been in place for many years, the economic impact of COVID-19 to our communities has hit the homes of many
Marietta 30062
Through charitable contributions to the WellStar Foundation, the Team Member Emergency Assistance Fund aims to financially assist WellStar Team Members who have experienced an unforeseen crisis in their life. The fund is administered by The Center for Family Resources (CFR), where CFR social workers manage the interview and needs assessment process for our Team Members. While this fund has been in place for many years, the economic impact of COVID-19 to our communities has hit the homes of many
Food Support for Team Members at Home - Paper goods/non-perishable foods or monetary donations
Posted On : 05-12-2020
Organization: Wellstar Foundation
Marietta 30062
We identified a need to further extend that initiative to support our team members at home. This has been a trying economic time, and the impacts have been felt within some of their families. Therefore, Wellstar leadership created food pantries at each facility to allow team members a chance to “shop” for essentials after their shifts. We appreciate support of this initiative in the form of paper goods/non-perishable foods or monetary donations o the Wellstar Foundation to offset the cost
Marietta 30062
We identified a need to further extend that initiative to support our team members at home. This has been a trying economic time, and the impacts have been felt within some of their families. Therefore, Wellstar leadership created food pantries at each facility to allow team members a chance to “shop” for essentials after their shifts. We appreciate support of this initiative in the form of paper goods/non-perishable foods or monetary donations o the Wellstar Foundation to offset the cost
Communication Devices/Tablets
Posted On : 05-12-2020
Organization: Wellstar Foundation
Marietta 30062
The Wellstar Information Technology team has been assigned the task of deploying tablets (i.e. android or The Wellstar Information Technology team has been assigned the task of deploying tablets (i.e. android or ICU setting. These tablets will be used for COVID-19+ patients and Patient Under Investigation (PUI) isolation ICU patients to allow patient/families to have virtual visits (even if the patient cannot speak), to allow clinicians to speak with family members about the patient’s status a
Marietta 30062
The Wellstar Information Technology team has been assigned the task of deploying tablets (i.e. android or The Wellstar Information Technology team has been assigned the task of deploying tablets (i.e. android or ICU setting. These tablets will be used for COVID-19+ patients and Patient Under Investigation (PUI) isolation ICU patients to allow patient/families to have virtual visits (even if the patient cannot speak), to allow clinicians to speak with family members about the patient’s status a
COVID-19 Safety Kits for Community Education Efforts
Posted On : 05-12-2020
Organization: Wellstar Foundation
Marietta 30062
We are seeking immediate funding sources to provide COVID-19 Safety Kits to 100,000 individuals throughout our communities, addressing significant health disparities. These kits will include a face mask, instructions on making homemade face masks, hand sanitizer, resource lists/links for financial and food assistance, and culturally sensitive content on physical distancing and hand washing. Our intent is to partner with the following local agencies and existing partners to distribute these kits:
Marietta 30062
We are seeking immediate funding sources to provide COVID-19 Safety Kits to 100,000 individuals throughout our communities, addressing significant health disparities. These kits will include a face mask, instructions on making homemade face masks, hand sanitizer, resource lists/links for financial and food assistance, and culturally sensitive content on physical distancing and hand washing. Our intent is to partner with the following local agencies and existing partners to distribute these kits:
PPE for Staff - $35
Posted On : 05-01-2020
Organization: Vi & Milton Weinstein Hospice (Weinstein Hospice)
Atlanta 30339
PPE per hospice patient per visit is approximately $35.00. Between March 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020, Weinstein Hospice team members have made 80 visits to 7 patients who live in Cobb County. Total un-budgeted PPE cost to date is approximately $2,800.00.
Atlanta 30339
PPE per hospice patient per visit is approximately $35.00. Between March 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020, Weinstein Hospice team members have made 80 visits to 7 patients who live in Cobb County. Total un-budgeted PPE cost to date is approximately $2,800.00.
COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment for Direct-Patient Staff Members
Posted On : 04-30-2020
Organization: Vi & Milton Weinstein Hospice (Weinstein Hospice)
Atlanta
PPE per hospice patient per visit is approximately $35.00 (N-95 mask, gloves, gown and face shield). Between March 1,2020 - May 1, 2020, Weinstein Hospice team members made 80 patient care visits to 7 patients living in Cobb County. Total unbudgeted PPE cost to date is approximately $2,800.00. In 2019 (January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019) Weinstein Hospice cared for 18 patients who lived in Cobb county and made a total of 770 visits. Based on this information, we anticipate our need for 2020 t
Atlanta
PPE per hospice patient per visit is approximately $35.00 (N-95 mask, gloves, gown and face shield). Between March 1,2020 - May 1, 2020, Weinstein Hospice team members made 80 patient care visits to 7 patients living in Cobb County. Total unbudgeted PPE cost to date is approximately $2,800.00. In 2019 (January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019) Weinstein Hospice cared for 18 patients who lived in Cobb county and made a total of 770 visits. Based on this information, we anticipate our need for 2020 t
Donations needed to support the care of our horses
Posted On : 04-21-2020
Organization: McKenna Farms Therapy Services
Donations are needed at this time to support two priority areas: 1) The Care of Our Horses: We are fortunate to have incredible volunteers who continue to work daily with our 16 therapy horses. However, the expenses to provide for feed, hay, veterinarian visits, dental care, and farrier continue despite whether or not the horses are being used for services. Donate by coping and pasting this link in your browser: https://www.mckennafarms.org/donate
Donations are needed at this time to support two priority areas: 1) The Care of Our Horses: We are fortunate to have incredible volunteers who continue to work daily with our 16 therapy horses. However, the expenses to provide for feed, hay, veterinarian visits, dental care, and farrier continue despite whether or not the horses are being used for services. Donate by coping and pasting this link in your browser: https://www.mckennafarms.org/donate
Help support our 24/7 Essential Workers and Children during COVID-19
Posted On : 04-14-2020
Organization: The Center for Children and Young Adults, Inc.
Austell 30008
The Center for Children and Young Adults (CCYA) is a local youth "home" with 42 beds where children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned live because they have no family or foster family to care for them. Some children "live" at CCYA for 3 to 4 years. Join us in helping these children. Shelter-in-place has increased the children’s Food & Supervision Needs and our Essential Workers who are caring for these children 24/7 need our help. Please donate to CCYA’s COVID-19 GO FUND
Austell 30008
The Center for Children and Young Adults (CCYA) is a local youth "home" with 42 beds where children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned live because they have no family or foster family to care for them. Some children "live" at CCYA for 3 to 4 years. Join us in helping these children. Shelter-in-place has increased the children’s Food & Supervision Needs and our Essential Workers who are caring for these children 24/7 need our help. Please donate to CCYA’s COVID-19 GO FUND
Monetary Donations for Mental Health Medications
Posted On : 04-08-2020
Organization: Davis Direction Foundation
Marietta
We are seeing an increase of those with mental health issues that are not on their medications due to not being able to afford them. We are seeking donations to help fill their prescriptions. Please visit: https://www.davisdirection.com/support-us
Marietta
We are seeing an increase of those with mental health issues that are not on their medications due to not being able to afford them. We are seeking donations to help fill their prescriptions. Please visit: https://www.davisdirection.com/support-us
COVID-19 Relief
Posted On : 04-02-2020
Organization: YMCA of Metro Atlanta
Atlanta 30339
We are activating all of our YMCA branch locations to deliver childcare for thousands of healthcare workers and emergency responders. We are distributing meals for early learners, families, and seniors at YMCA sites and working with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to expand food pantries and offer food distribution to the community. We implemented Operation R.E.A.C.H. to engage our seniors and vulnerable groups during this difficult time, activating resources and support to keep them connected
Atlanta 30339
We are activating all of our YMCA branch locations to deliver childcare for thousands of healthcare workers and emergency responders. We are distributing meals for early learners, families, and seniors at YMCA sites and working with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to expand food pantries and offer food distribution to the community. We implemented Operation R.E.A.C.H. to engage our seniors and vulnerable groups during this difficult time, activating resources and support to keep them connected
Monetary Donations Needed
Posted On : 04-01-2020
Organization: Kennesaw State University CARE Services
Kennesaw 30144
Donations to CARE Services will be used by our team to purchase gift cards for grocery stores or nearby fast food restaurants as well as provide emergency food boxes/bags to give to students who have the greatest need. Also donations will help the team continue to provide housing and other financial supports offered by CARE that are critical to our students. If you would like to assist with a financial contribution, please visit; https://community.kennesaw.edu/e-assist
Kennesaw 30144
Donations to CARE Services will be used by our team to purchase gift cards for grocery stores or nearby fast food restaurants as well as provide emergency food boxes/bags to give to students who have the greatest need. Also donations will help the team continue to provide housing and other financial supports offered by CARE that are critical to our students. If you would like to assist with a financial contribution, please visit; https://community.kennesaw.edu/e-assist
Utility Bill Assistance Needed
Posted On : 04-01-2020
Organization: Right in the Community
30339
Right in the Community has 22 special needs group homes in Cobb which are at capacity. Help with utility bills would be a blessing!
30339
Right in the Community has 22 special needs group homes in Cobb which are at capacity. Help with utility bills would be a blessing!
$18.00 Feeds a Family
Posted On : 04-01-2020
Organization: Sweetwater Mission, Inc.
Austell 30106
As a partner of The Atlanta Community Food Bank we receive food at greatly reduced prices. For a donation of $18.00 we can provide food for a family...that often includes fresh milk, eggs, meat, fresh produce and non-perishables. Monetary donation go much further to help get food to those in need. Please donate today at: https://bit.ly/34PkTVE
Austell 30106
As a partner of The Atlanta Community Food Bank we receive food at greatly reduced prices. For a donation of $18.00 we can provide food for a family...that often includes fresh milk, eggs, meat, fresh produce and non-perishables. Monetary donation go much further to help get food to those in need. Please donate today at: https://bit.ly/34PkTVE