* The Town of Pelham Public Library has created a great guides to Reputable COVID-19 Information Resources and Services<\/a> and e-resources for teens and eResources for Children and Teens at Home<\/a>. More resources for at-home learning and entertainment available at Kid On The Town<\/a>.<\/p>\n * Organizations such as Pelham Together<\/a>, the\u00a0Junior League of Pelham<\/a>\u00a0and our faith community have offered their assistance with those families with a variety of needs, including food, child care, and other demands of day-to-day life. The\u00a0Pelham Civic Association<\/a>\u00a0is also available for families that have fallen on hard times due to this pandemic. Please feel free to reach out in confidentiality for potential assistance to Richard Davidian, Vice President, Community programs at\u00a0Richard.Davidian1@gmail.com<\/a> Sign up here<\/a> to add your contact information to a roster of Pelham volunteers who will be alerted as specific opportunities arise.<\/p>\n If anyone owns a sewing machine and wants to help with the mask shortage, follow this YouTube tutorial<\/a> and make as many as you can! Masks can be dropped at 149 Loring Avenue\u2014at this point there is no deadline for the project, but the sooner the better!<\/p>\n This is a particularly scary time to be a small business owner. If you\u2019re able to do so, support the wonderful businesses that make our little town so special by purchasing gift cards, shopping online, or ordering takeout\/delivery. Pelham List<\/a> is a great resource to give you a sense of who\u2019s open (or accepting orders online or by phone), and in what capacity.<\/p>\n Donate to Pelham Cares: Neighbor to Neighbor <\/strong><\/a>to purchase meals from Pelham community restaurants and eateries to be delivered directly to those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Support our local economy, keeping people employed AND<\/em> making a meaningful difference to those risking their well-being to keep us all safe and healthy.\u00a0<\/p>\n Make cheerful cards for isolated seniors. A great activity for any age. Use large, easy-to-read print<\/p>\n See the websites of\u00a0DOROT<\/a>,\u00a0Meals on Wheels NYC<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Meals on Wheels New Rochelle<\/a> for greeting card donation guideline or drop off at the front gate of Wartburg Mt Vernon<\/a> with the name \u201cMichaela Byrnes\u201d (the director of recreation who will pass the pictures along to lonely residents).<\/p>\n My Sister’s Place<\/a>, a resource for domestic violence victims, is in dire need of help for their clients and staff right now. They are seeing an increase in hotline calls, as many clients are isolated with their abusers. They are hoping to share support of the community with clients and their staff, who are essential employees who must report to work. They are hoping people can give monetary donations or donate gift cards through Amazon Wishlist<\/a>. By donating, you will help MSP ensure their 24-hour hotline remains operational so they are able to continue to pick up the phone to provide support, guidance, and safety options.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Baby Bank of Westchester is in urgent need of additional support during these challenging and unprecedented times.\u00a0 Please visit 914cares.org<\/a> to get involved and help make a difference.<\/p>\n Go outside your front door and bang the pots, clang the bells, make the noise, to say thank you<\/em> to our first responders\u2014our healthcare professionals on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every night at 7pm, thank them loud and clear to let them know that all of us\u2014their Pelham neighbors\u2014are with them, too! (Tell all of your neighbors!)<\/p>\n Put rainbows and art of all things spring on display in windows and on sidewalks and driveways all around town as part of the Pelham Windows Project, a joint effort by the Prospect Hill, Hutchinson, Colonial, Siwanoy, Pelham Middle and Pelham Memorial High School PTAs.<\/p>\n Consider following and sharing your pics with <\/span>@rainbowsofwestchester<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram, especially for those who cannot go outside at this time.<\/span><\/p>\n Also participate in the positivity rock scavenger hunt<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOW TO HELP<\/h3>\n
* Volunteer<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* Make Masks<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* Support Local Businesses<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* Make Cards<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* Donate to My Sister’s Place<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* The Baby Bank of Westchester<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* \u201cTell \u2018Em You\u2019re From Pelham at 7\u201d Thank You Nightly Campaign<\/strong><\/h4>\n
* Pelham Windows Project\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n