Published on Feb 24, 2021
Thanks to YOU - our friends, supporters and generous donors, our Covid-19 Relief Program is back!
The Looking Out Foundation set up an emergency response fund to support the most vulnerable and at risk communities who are continuing to be affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
You can now apply for individual & family grants.
Click here to apply for assistance
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Published on Feb 18, 2021
Texas is currently facing an unprecedented blackout crisis, leaving nearly three million people without electricity during the state’s biggest ice storm in years.⠀
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Boil water notices have been issued to residents of Houston and Austin, warning them to heat their water due to possible contamination from broken pipes, low water pressure, and offline treatment plants. ⠀
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Without access to power, and with roads across the state blocked off due to snow, Texans are relying on local assistance and help from their neighbors now more than ever. ⠀
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Here are five mutual aid groups in Texas that are assisting in the ongoing blackout relief — and that are currently accepting donations.⠀
Click here to donate and find out more.
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Published on Dec 21, 2020
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Published on Jun 06, 2020
In response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and all black lives lost due to police brutality and institutionalized racism in America, we have launched the Looking Out Foundation’s FUND RACIAL JUSTICE CAMPAIGN.All funds raised will directly benefit racial justice organizations.Please give what you can.
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Published on May 01, 2020
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the Looking Out Foundation has set up an emergency response fund to support the most vulnerable and at risk communities affected by this crisis. Click here to apply for assistance.
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Published on Apr 17, 2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is upending daily life for millions of people worldwide.
More than 194,000 infections have been confirmed so far and more than 7,500 people have died, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
And that’s just the tip of the iceberg, WHO warns.
As the health crisis deepens, other crises are emerging. Lost jobs, mounting debts, looming evictions, and social isolation are just some of the disruptions societies are facing.
“One thing that the pandemic is doing is laying bare the lack of baseline universal infrastructure that is meant for all of us,” Celina Su, the Marilyn J. Gittell Chair in Urban Studies at the City of New York Graduate Center, told Global Citizen. “The pandemic could end up exacerbating inequalities and deepening poverty, but it’s also a canary in the coal mine by showing us in really tragic ways where we could all end up if we’re not as lucky later on.”
“It shows us what we should be working toward always, not just in times of crisis,” she said, calling for universal health care, free child care, paid sick leave, unemployment benefits, and a stronger social safety net.
Amid the growing crisis, communities are showing inspiring solidarity, helping the most vulnerable face challenges and building networks for long-term assistance.
“Right now, we’re supposed to be practicing social distancing, but how can we also practice social caring, social embracing, and social connection, all while physical distancing,” Su said. “What does that look like?”
Here are six ways communities are stepping up to support people and how you can join the relief effort.
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