Dina Burstein, positiveexperience.org/blog, 11/24/20
Thanksgiving in 2020 is proving to be very challenging for many families. The dangers of spreading Covid-19 to loved ones is keeping families apart, and many are facing significant economic challenges. Yet, we know families and children across the nation are finding ways to safely create positive experiences, too. To spotlight these efforts, the HOPE team sought out some stories of HOPE for this Thanksgiving, and we want to share them with you in this blog post. We hope these stories will bring you some inspiration and positivity during these challenging times.
Our first story comes from Dianna Shaw, who volunteers as a Meals on Wheels driver in suburban Rhode Island. Dianna wanted to do something special for the seniors on her delivery route, many of whom will spend Thanksgiving alone.
“I am a Meals on Wheels volunteer driver. I realized today as I was out delivering, that I am the last/only person my seniors will see the day before Thanksgiving. I would like to be able to give my 20 housebound seniors, almost all reporting that they will be alone on Thanksgiving, a token of kindness. Knowing that this group is made up of thoughtful community oriented people, many with kids, this is my request.” In light of her realization, Dianna reached out to her community and crowdsourced Thanksgiving cards—whether they were homemade, crafted by children, or carefully selected at a store—for the seniors she serves.
(Photo in blog image provided by Dianna Shaw.)
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