When the pandemic stopped an Italian nonna from hosting guests at her pasta making Airbnb experience, she started livestreaming her classes. Now, Nonna is making ravioli, gnocchi, and more with hundreds of virtual students.
Healthcare professionals and essential workers continue to work during #COVID19 while billions of people are advised to stay home. People around the world are taking to their porches, balconies, and Twitter to show the workers their #solidarityat8.
A 14-year-old’s love of baking began when she was 4 years old, now she turned that passion into her own small business.
After almost 70 years of teaching, an 89-year-old dance instructor had to get creative when the pandemic hit. Since she couldn’t teach in person, she started hosting virtual classes to help her students hone their dance skills from home.
An Uber driver was surprised when her nurse passenger asked to stop for food because she couldn’t eat during her shift. The driver, inspired to help other frontline workers, turned to Facebook asking people to donate for meals, ultimately raising over $12,000.
An Ohio small business owner and artist took to Facebook Live and offered free art classes to kids around the world during the pandemic. Her daily art classes reached thousands of students giving them an artistic outlet when schools were shut down.
The pandemic has turned lives upside down, but people are finding support online. Shea Serrano, an author and journalist, reached out to his over 345,000 Twitter followers offering to help those who couldn’t pay their bills, and others are following his lead.
Wineries are offering virtual tastings amidst #COVID19 shutdowns. Today, wine aficionados and novices alike can tune in and savor a glass with experts from top vineyards.
A teacher in Cinnaminson, NJ turned to Facebook to mobilize her community during the #COVID19 pandemic and deliver essential items to neighbors in need.
#COVID19 is leaving many senior citizens in total isolation. Matthew McConaughey brought some levity to a Texas senior facility by hosting a virtual bingo night.
People across the country are turning to the internet to find a sense of community during #COVID19. Social media is creating a new sense of togetherness when so many of us are physically apart.
Southwest Soda Pop Shop in DC had a slower than expected reopening during #COVID19. Their tweet asking for help from the community went viral and now people are lining up around the block to support them.