Greg Daly delivers the paper. He wakes up every morning and throws papers at houses as he drives by. One morning, one of his customers asked him to throw the paper closer to the door. This made him think, if this lady can’t walk to get her paper, how can she get groceries from a store? So, he put a note in her paper, introducing himself and offering his free services to get her groceries during this pandemic. He also did this for everyone else on his route. To date, he has shopped for and delivered groceries to more than 100 people in his community.
Joe’s Perspective: Greg is doing the ultimate service for his neighbors in this pandemic. These elderly individuals are scared to death to go to the grocery store. They are so afraid of getting this virus, which would probably be deadly to them. One of these thankful individuals said Greg, “is one of the finest people in the world.” Another neighbor called him, “the closest thing to God.” Another Funny thing about being helpful is the way it makes you feel deep inside. Greg said, “There’s something nice about doing something nice for other people.”
You know all of those community service projects that your school wanted you to do? They continually tell you it will look good on your resume or help you get into college. This time, just do it because it is the right thing to do. You have the time and the means and the health to look out for your neighbors. It will be so appreciated. It will be remembered forever. It will strengthen your community. It will strengthen your soul.
So, formulate a plan and make it happen. This plan may involve calling/texting neighbors to check on them. Maybe its mowing a neighbor’s lawn or maybe its calling a neighbor before you go shopping or get take out food. These kind acts are what this country is all about.
Your Turn: This pandemic might be the defining moment of your youth. What will you do to help your community? What plan can you develop and follow through on?
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I am going to stay at home like i’m being asked to.
First, I can stay home and stop the spread. Secondly, after this is over I can take more time to help people in need.
Im not gonna leave my house, and I can help my friends and family out during these tough times.
To help stop the spread I will stay at home and help my parents with anything around the house to make it less stressful for them.
I can continue to practice sanitary precautions and call my grandma to say hi more because she can’t see anyone
The best thing I can do during this pandemic is to stay inside and keep washing my hands and stay 6 feet apart
To stay inside as told
The most important thing I can do is stay home, but I will also stay connected to the family members I can’t see anymore and make sure they have everything they need .
I’m going to do as i’m told and stay in the house ..
To stay healthy and protect everyone around me, I will keep my hands clean and avoid being around people other than close family members.
I will stay home taking my precautions and try to call family and friends.
I will stay home taking my precautions to help my family stay safe. Maybe even call people to keep the relationships.
Currently I’m going to follow the orders of docter and stay at home but after I’ll try to help the community.
I am going to do what the doctors say and stay in my house and if I need to go out wear a mask.
I’ll stay home and make sure I call friends and family tell them I love them.
wash my hands and stay home to not prevent the spreed of the corona virus.
I will find ways to help my neighbors and community the best I can.
I will find ways to help my neighbors and community the best I can.
I can help people out when need be.
I’m going to stay at home and follow the procedures
To help my community I plan and will avoid going out and stay at home taking safety precautions.
To help stop the spread of corona I will stay at home and wash my hands all the time
I will stay inside so that it doesn’t spread more than it already has.
I will stay home so the virus doesn’t spread more than it already has
To help stop the spread Im going to stay a healthy distance from others and stay in contact with friends and family even though we can’t see each other in person.
I’be been staying in like I was asked. I can’t do a lot like I wish I could. 🙁 I do help my grandma get the things that she needs though. And I pray and hope everyone has someone to go to at this time of need.
to help stop the spreading I am going to do my part and stay home so this can hopefully roll over quicker.
To stop the spread I am going to do my part and stay home , so hopefully this all rolls over much faster.
The provision of such services is necessary for many people. Some of them need support during this difficult period. This kind of help will be important
stay home and wash my hands
Stay home and keep myself clean and if I do go out wear a mask.
I’ll stay home and make sure my family is ok and stuff.
to stay inside and social distance and to donate food to food pantries
I can follow through by wearing a mask each time I’m out.
i can follow by wearing my mask all the time
Hi this guy is so cool
Hi this guy is so cool and hi so nice
you just have to do your part and wear your mask!
I’ll make shor I stay home at all times not go anywhere with my Friends even tho I want to protect my family
I will help my community by staying home and encouraging others to stay sanitary and wear masks.
To help and do my part I will wear masks and not go out if i think i am sick.