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Shift Change offers glimpses into the lives of a diverse group of people before, during, and after the virus, reflecting the texture of the everyday; the ordinary disruptions of lives, dreams, and routines, and the ways we deal with this and help others.
Our friends over at Supply Drop are now not only feeding frontline health care workers, but also helping feed hungry New Yorkers all while supporting local restaurants. Find out more and request meals at the link below: https://www.supplydropbrooklyn.org/
If you're understandably feeling anxious during the pandemic, Paula, a therapist in New York, has some advice: "Whether you’re sick or healthy, the same thing applies, what can you do today to take care of yourself? What can you do today to check in on somebody else?"
https://medium.com/shift-change/paula-therapist-new-york-city-392dd15cc8f2?source=collection_home---4------2-----------------------
A therapist discusses how she and her patients are coping with anxiety and emotional tumult amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Everyone talks about first responders, but we’re all heroes who wake up every day and get to their job," says Tom, who works as a cleaner for New York City transit, which he calls "one of the worst jobs". Read his story below
https://medium.com/shift-change/tom-cleaner-new-york-city-61089d8ce16f
https://medium.com/shift-change/tom-cleaner-new-york-city-61089d8ce16f
A cleaner discusses the deadly toll the coronavirus has taken on his colleagues and his city.
PK is relatively new to the world of nursing and is now working on the frontlines of the pandemic fighting to save lives every single day. "I wish that people had made decisions that made our country’s healthcare system more prepared for this pandemic," says PK and it's hard to disagree.
https://medium.com/shift-change/pk-nurse-new-york-city-ae6ca220c74
A nurse talks about the coronavirus’s impact on the healthcare system, and their hope that the system will change as a result.
To mark read the story of one nurse working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic
https://medium.com/shift-change/heather-nurse-chicago-b836bf4e4122?source=collection_home---4------1-----------------------
A travel nurse describes her experience of treating patients during a global crisis.
It's National Nurses Week, so if you're in New York request a meal for your favorite frontline worker from our partners at Supply Drop https://www.supplydropbrooklyn.org/request-meals
Request mealsIf you are a healthcare worker or hospital, use this form to request meal delivery. We thank you for your service. Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone * ( # # #) # # # # # # # Hospital * Minimum number of meals (if any) Anything else we need to know about logistics Thank you!
While quarantine has us isolated in our homes, according to Stephen, a psychotherapist living in SF, there's some comfort in that universality. "We’re all in it together. This isn’t something that people are bringing in that I can just relate to or empathize with. This is something that we’re all living through together." Read his story below: https://medium.com/shift-change/shift-change-entry-7-stephen-psychotherapist-san-francisco-278750fb1708
A doctor of psychology explains why he continues to see patients in the midst of the pandemic, and the precautions he takes.
"Cleaner is one of the worst jobs in transit. We’re on the frontline. I don’t have the option to stay home. People are dying," says Tom, who works on the in New York City.
https://medium.com/shift-change/tom-cleaner-new-york-city-61089d8ce16f
A cleaner discusses the deadly toll the coronavirus has taken on his colleagues and his city.
Delivery drivers have become a lifeline for people during this pandemic. Michael a driver in California is happy to help, "I feel like being a delivery driver is the least I can do to give back." Read more about his vital work and find out how you can help in the link below.
https://medium.com/shift-change/michael-delivery-driver-california-2798e813af58?source=collection_home---4------2-----------------------
A delivery driver explains how the pandemic has illustrated why workers like him are essential to the community.
"A smile and laughter at times — especially now in this grim time is necessary as we have all been affected in one way or another," says Dr. Melony Samuels, founder of The Campaign Against Hunger. While smiles are free, find out how you can help at the link below.
https://medium.com/shift-change/dr-samuels-founder-of-the-campaign-against-hunger-brooklyn-87e873df3f9f
A nonprofit executive describes the challenges of helping communities deeply impacted by the coronavirus.
"One really important piece of advice that I give everybody is to limit your exposure to news that isn’t actually giving you any practical advice," says Paula. While she is a therapist in New York City, that is good advice for anyone living through this pandemic.
https://medium.com/shift-change/paula-therapist-new-york-city-392dd15cc8f2
A therapist discusses how she and her patients are coping with anxiety and emotional tumult amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We have more casualties than first responders, how about that?" says Tom, who works for New York City transit as a cleaner, which he calls "one of the worst jobs."
Read Tom's story and find out how you can help front line workers in the link below
https://medium.com/shift-change/tom-cleaner-new-york-city-61089d8ce16f
A cleaner discusses the deadly toll the coronavirus has taken on his colleagues and his city.
So good! Thanks NYPL The New York Public Library https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/nypl-has-released-album-nyc-sounds
"The new album is a love letter to NYC, connecting New Yorkers around the familiar sounds of urban life that they love and miss."
When the pandemic hit, Nicholas, a creative director at OutSnapped.com jumped into action, creating Steady Goods a new online spot for local merchants to sell much-needed items like face masks and hand sanitizer and shelf-stable food to the people who desperately want them
https://medium.com/shift-change/nicholas-creative-director-brooklyn-d4699eb55799
A creative director describes how he founded a company to service PPE clients adapting to the coronavirus climate.
It can be hard to keep the faith during these trying times, but Miriam, a rabbi at Temple Sholom in Cincinnati, says it's important to acknowledge and recognize the change. "We’ll either grow from the moment or we go back to the way things were," she said. Read more about her work and how to help our mission in the link below
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A rabbi discusses how her congregation celebrated Passover, and the emotional and spiritual impact of the pandemic crisis.
Working in the ICU during a pandemic sounds like a nightmare, but for people like Jeff who have chosen that path in life, for better or worse, it is part of the job. "It’s been a really good team-building exercise for the hospital," he says. Read his story and find out how you can support health care workers like Jeff at the link below
https://medium.com/shift-change/shift-change-entry-10-jeff-icu-coordinator-westchester-county-8e41d9632c40
An intensive care unit coordinator focuses on the positive moments in his work.
Apparently it's and we can't think of anyone more super (superer? superest?) than health care workers. Cheer for them at 7 p.m., be kind to them when you see them, and request a meal for them with our friends at Supply Drop https://www.supplydropbrooklyn.org/request-meals
Request mealsIf you are a healthcare worker or hospital, use this form to request meal delivery. We thank you for your service. Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone * ( # # #) # # # # # # # Hospital * Minimum number of meals (if any) Anything else we need to know about logistics Thank you!
When the pandemic hit, a lot of companies around the world closed to ride out the virus. Others decided to pivot and start making products for the new world that we all suddenly found ourselves in. Nicholas is a creative director in Brooklyn who launched a new enterprise to help address the world's changing needs. "I started asking around, and the idea came up to do Steady Goods, which is a locally-sourced e-comm platform. We’ve been live now for about a week, and already have about 20 local makers on the platform, which is amazing." Read his story below:
https://medium.com/shift-change/nicholas-creative-director-brooklyn-d4699eb55799
A creative director describes how he founded a company to service PPE clients adapting to the coronavirus climate.
Know a health care worker who needs a free meal? Let our friends at Supply Drop Brooklyn know. Follow the link below to request a meal
https://www.supplydropbrooklyn.org/request-meals
Request mealsIf you are a healthcare worker or hospital, use this form to request meal delivery. We thank you for your service. Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone * ( # # #) # # # # # # # Hospital * Minimum number of meals (if any) Anything else we need to know about logistics Thank you!
One of the most jarring parts of the pandemic for Crissaris, a doctor in Manhattan, is the sudden lack of physical contact. "I can’t hug my grandma or most of the people I love — and I love hugs. They’re a big part of my being! But I don’t want to expose any of my family members to the virus, so at this point, I just see them by phone." While we can't give her a hug, we can give her and other health care workers a meal. Find out how you can help in the link below
https://medium.com/shift-change/shift-change-entry-6-crissaris-doctor-manhattan-fc95c3efaf5b
A family medicine doctor talks about a collective need for emotional support and the power of a resilient community.
Paula works as a therapist in New York City and while she hasn't seen a patient in person since March 11, she has been busy helping people cope with the pandemic. Her advice for everyone? "Limit your exposure to news that isn’t actually giving you any practical advice." Wise words indeed.
https://medium.com/shift-change/paula-therapist-new-york-city-392dd15cc8f2
A therapist discusses how she and her patients are coping with anxiety and emotional tumult amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
John Krasinski's Some Good News looked at restaurants helping frontline workers. You love to see it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1zIgTwENPg&feature=youtu.be
John Krasinski highlights some good news around the world and brings in his friends Guy Fieri, Martha Stewart, David Chang, and Stanley Tucci for an SGN potl...
Noelle cares for geriatric patients at a long-term care facility in Minnesota. Even in the middle of a pandemic she can’t imagine working anywhere else. Read more about her work and support our efforts to feed health care workers by checking out the link below
https://medium.com/shift-change/noelle-nurses-assistant-minnesota-8e8bb0123c35?source=collection_home---4------2-----------------------
A nurse discusses the day-to-day challenges of caretaking, and dealing with the unknown aspects of the COVID-19 virus.
Heather is one of thousands of health care workers facing their fear and going to work every day during the coronavirus pandemic. “We all have this sort of attitude of, ‘OK, we’re going in, we’re fighting this battle, we’re trying to be strong.’” Read her story and find out how you can help at the link below.
https://medium.com/shift-change/heather-patient-care-associate-westchester-county-4fc8411f178b?source=collection_home---4------1-----------------------
A patient care associate explains that while we should remain vigilant in the face of the coronavirus, we shouldn’t give in to fear.
Alessandro comes from a long line of bakers in Italy. Now he lives in New York feeding frontline workers fighting the coronavirus. “I bake our brunch croissants for the field hospital in Central Park, then I do the delivery at 6 a.m. for them to have energy to work throughout the day.” Read his story and find out how you can help at the link below
https://medium.com/shift-change/alessandro-baker-new-york-68e897a2c4c
A baker describes how his life has changed since he shifted resources to making food for healthcare workers.
When most people think of "frontline workers" they conjure an image of the brave medical staff treating patients during a pandemic. For many people bunkering at home, though, delivery drivers are a life line to food and essential items. Read Michael's story about delivering during a global health crisis and learn more about our mission at the link below
https://medium.com/shift-change/michael-delivery-driver-california-2798e813af58
A delivery driver explains how the pandemic has illustrated why workers like him are essential to the community.
"Just as medical doctors are at the frontlines risking their well-being and tending to the immediate physical needs of the population, mental health clinicians are first responders to the emotional crisis of the population," says Stephen, a psychotherapist in SF who believes in always showing up for his patients. Read his story and support other frontline workers in the link below.
https://medium.com/shift-change/shift-change-entry-7-stephen-psychotherapist-san-francisco-278750fb1708
A doctor of psychology explains why he continues to see patients in the midst of the pandemic, and the precautions he takes.
Are you a frontline health care worker thinking about your next meal? Our friends Supply Drop Brooklyn
can help! Request a delivery here: https://supplydropbrooklyn.org/request-meals
When Derek's company Purslane had to close due to the coronavirus, they quickly shifted gears to start feeding essential workers. “We’re putting out hundreds of meals every week, but we have the capacity to do so much more,” he says. Read more about the incredible work they are doing and find out how to support it at the link in our bio.
https://medium.com/shift-change/shift-change-entry-2-derek-head-of-business-development-at-purslane-brooklyn-da29e2a1c37f
A caterer talks about the restaurant industry during a time of upheaval, and finding ways to give back to the community.
Love this behind-the-scenes look at how our friends Supply Drop Brooklyn and Honey's Brooklyn make the healthy, tasty meals they are delivering to frontline workers. https://twitter.com/supplydropbklyn/status/1253096073079296002
“Behind the Scenes | Our friends at Honey’s Brooklyn prepping mouthwatering & nutritious sandwiches for the frontline. They’ve helped us deliver over 300 healthy meals to hospital workers 🙌 https://t.co/4PYzsUHcEl”
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