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STORIES

On this page, you'll find our stories and reflections on our experiences.

You can read a bit more about the kind of stories you'll find under each category in the dropdown section directly below.

  • For Everyone's Health & Wellness
    Headspace, Weathering The Storm, Free Meditation Collection For Folks In Los Angeles County For Folks In Michigan State For Folks In New York Live Stream Yoga (Varied Classes from PST to EST) Donation Based Payment (pay what you can) DharmaShakti a.k.a Yogalution On The Bluff, Long Beach | Check Link For Updates | Virtual Vinyasa Yoga with Emily Meersand | Every Wed @ 5pm PST | Proceeds go to Direct Relief Live Stream Sound Baths We Are Vibrational Energy with Stacey Pickering, Cleveland | Facebook Live Live Stream Breath & Meditation High On Love Gatherings, Daily Deep Peace: Daytime Sessions& Evening Session: April 10th | First Sessions of each event is on the house: Go to Event Page For More Info. Message from High On Love Gatherings: "First class is on the house! Please tell your loved ones! Click or copy and paste this link in your browser to join us any morning at the session start time. 9am PST/12 noon EST Virtual Surf & Outdoor Courses, with Kassia Meador of Kassia Surf & The Inertia | $50 Off Courses Offer Extended. Check Out The Free Courses Available Here. Centr, Work out at home, stay healthy & seek calm together with Chris Hemsworth and his team. Now with a 6-week trial. Everytable Restaurant, Access to Healthy Emails Across Greater Los Angeles (From Brentwood to Compton) Inlcuding Incredible campaigns such as Senior Meal Response (Application Here) & Pay It Forward. Learn More Here. GoLittleTokyo | COMMUNITY FEEDING COMMUNITY In response to the immense challenges related to COVID-19 facing #LittleTokyo small businesses and their employees, community leaders created an opportunity to connect those at home with their favorite businesses as well as the many dedicated hospitality workers who make us feel at home in Little Tokyo. Check out the links above or choose from the list here.
  • Workforce Relief & Communication Resources
    Internet and Phone Providers have signed an FCC pledge to 'keep Americans connected', Business Insider. Check out the article and if your provider is listed. Education Resources for Teachers, Students & Families: Updated: Free Resources for Schools During COVID-19 Outbreak, The Journal. Creative Industry Emergency Support for Workers in the Creative Community, Netflix Beauty Industry: Pro Beauty Association, Disaster Relief Fund Mira Beauty Relief Fund, Cosmetic Executive Women | Support for Salons, For makeup artists, skincare and grooming professionals who are out of work because of COVID-19: Article here. Service Industry: Relief Funds for Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers Eater did some leg work and discovered the following: A List Of Relief Funds United States Bartenders Guild, USBG Aviation Gin, #TipYourBartenders Initiative Small & Independent Craft Breweries, Brewers Association Restaurant Employee Relief Fund (RERF) Another Round Another Rally tip jar – a non-profit that’s raising emergency funds for hospitality workers in restaurants, bars, and hotels across America Small Business (frequently updated): List Of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Small Business Relief Programs, Forbes: Article Here UPDATED Free Tools, Resources, and Financial Help for Business Owners Hit by Covid-19, Inc.com article link here. Hootsuite, Organizations in affected industries (restaurants, hotels, event venues, performing arts, etc.) may use the professional version of Hootsuite's social media management software, at no cost until July 1st, 2020.
  • Crisis Help Lines
    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline– Call 800-273-TALK (8255)If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline connects you with a crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free. Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741 or HOME Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text. In the US text 741741, in Canada text 686868 or 741741, and in the UK text 85258. National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233) Trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to provide confidential support to anyone experiencing domestic violence or seeking resources and information. Help is available in Spanish and other languages. National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) Connect with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area that offers access to a range of free services. Crisis chat support is available at Online Hotline. Free help, 24/7. The Military Crisis Line, text messaging service, and online chat provide free VA support for all Service members, including members of the National Guard and Reserve, and all Veterans, even if they are not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care.
  • Financial Wellness | Individuals & Families
    Where to Find Financial Relief During Coronavirus (COVID-19) via The Simple Dollar. WA State Programs and Services that may be helpful for Washingtonians who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. CA State Cornavirus Response, Get Financial Help Ohio State, Resources for Individuals and Families
  • Resources For Our Immigrant Communities
    National Resources for Immigrants During the Coronavirus Crisis, The Informed Immigrant https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/coronavirus/ WA State COVID 19 (Coronavirus)- Resources for Immigrants / Recursos para Inmigrantes.
  • For Non Profits Affected
    Nonprofits and Coronavirus, COVID-19, Council Of Non Profits. How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19, Non-Profit Quarterly. Slackfor Nonprofits during COVID-19. Monday.com Supporting NGOs During the Spread of COVID-19. Hootsuite, Organizations in affected industries (restaurants, hotels, event venues, performing arts, etc.) may use the professional version of Hootsuite's social media management software, at no cost until July 1st, 2020.
  • Four Legged Friends
    If you are able and willing to make room in your heart and home while you're socially distancing yourself from others, you should consider fostering a pup that could ultimately keep you sane, entertained, and healthy. Dogs are incredibly intuitive and full of unconditional love. They do not carry the virus and cannot get ill from it. So why not share your loving arms with a ridiculously cute fur babe who won't judge you for being in your pajamas all day and eating Oreos for breakfast. Contact your local rescue or shelter and ask how you can foster your next best friend. And lest we forget, not all cats are jerks, and they're often not thought of when it comes to rescuing a new family member. Consider a feline if you're looking for a more apathetic furry friend. Here are a handful of organizations you ought to get to know: •@bff_pet_rescue •@lwhpitbullrescue •@mbrohio•@bestfriendsanimalsociety•@marleysmutts •@voicelessdogsofnassaubahamas •@thedogcafe_la •@LoveAStrayCat
  • Creative / New Skills | (For Children & Adults)
    Daydream Surf Club Virtual Retreatwith Iaera Surf & The Ocean Is Female. A virtual retreat to provide support and community in a time that we may feel disconnected, stressed or anxious.Intention Setting Morning | Fitness Classes | Wellness Workshops | Exclusive Podcast Content Stay Stoked Summit | Stay Stoked Summit is a free online summit offering workshops, seminars, discussions, and community for surfers worldwide seeking connection, collaboration, and positivity amidst COVID-19. Connect with surf illustrators, surf podcasters, surf authors, sustainability experts, and researchers and connect live on zoom (video optional!) to fellow water-lovers and creatives. Sign up here. with Changing Tides Foundation & Kind Humans Movement | They're back for another year to bring awareness to the amount of single-use plastics we use daily by creating accountability in a fun way. Check the link here for more info. Plastic Swear Jar Challenge starts Earth Day, April 22nd! Register here! Lunch Doodles With Mo Willems, The Kennedy Center. Live Stream (and previously recorded) Art Lesson Sessions, CoachArt. Live Stream Homebaking on IG, Bread Ahead Bakery. Virtual Pasta-Making Classes with Nonna Nerina, Nonna Live Italy: $50 Babbel is offering three months of free language learning to U.S. students through mid-June 2020 in any of its languages. Fender Play, 3 Months Free Guitar Lessons. CoachArt, ONLINE RESOURCES: Keeping Kids Connected WHile Social Distancing: Check Out the Article Here. The Today Show, How to home-school during the coronavirus crisis with free resources.
  • If You Are Able & Willing To Help
    Everytable Restaurant, Access to Healthy Emails Across Greater Los Angeles (From Brentwood to Compton) Inlcuding Incredible campaigns such as Senior Meal Response (Application Here) & Pay It Forward. Learn More Here. GoLittleTokyo | COMMUNITY FEEDING COMMUNITY In response to the immense challenges related to COVID-19 facing #LittleTokyo small businesses and their employees, community leaders created an opportunity to connect those at home with their favorite businesses as well as the many dedicated hospitality workers who make us feel at home in Little Tokyo. Check out the links above or choose from the list here. Colorado UpLift, From Our Homes To Yours On April 28th, join Colorado UpLift, a youth service organization building the next generation of urban youth leaders, for a thirty-minute live stream that gives a personal look into how UpLift is supporting their students during this time. All proceeds will directly benefit Denver and Aurora’s underserved youth! Text “FromOurHomesToYours” to 243-725 or visit the link here to register. More Details on How Soul Wave Project Is Participating Coming Soon Abolition Bakery, Abolition Bakery is a home-produced bakery that exists to raise awareness of human trafficking and to donate proceeds to organizations that serve human trafficking survivors. If you're in the area and want to place an order or would like to donate some cupcakes to our front-line workers order here. How To Help, "From fighting xenophobia to rent assistance, these groups are offering support to vulnerable groups — and have advice for how you can help." Vox.com did some work and published the following here. Team Rubicon, Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Amblethere, Helping Nature Nonprofits & Conservancies through COVID19 crisis.
  • Companies Making A Groundswell of Change
    Here are a few companies that keep eco-friendliness in mind when producing and shipping their items. We know because we've bought from them 🤘🏼 Clothing, Wetsuits, Apparel & Stuff: •@tentree •@herwavesco •@wholesomeculture •@4ocean •@prAna Ever day wares, skincare, and such: •@kindhumans_movement •@simplystraws •@zerowastestore •@packagefreeshop •@changingtidesfoundation •@lushcosmetics •@Pacificabeauty •@albabotanica •@rawsugarliving
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