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Educate | Empathize | Engage | ExpectOur mission has always been to strengthen and support marginalized communities while inspiring others to give and do the same.
We are seeing a world-wide galvanizing movement towards addressing the systemic racism that persists in the US. Now more than ever, ears, eyes and hearts are opening up and we have a unique chance to educate, empower and engage others to the cause supporting Anti-Racism.
But how?
“I want to say more but I am afraid of saying the wrong thing.”
“What can one person do?”
“What can I do?”
Anti-Racism Resources
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES
EDUCATE | EMPATHIZE
ENGAGE | EXPECT
CASA
CASA
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County believes every child who’s been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school and in our community. To accomplish this, CASA educates and empowers diverse community volunteers who ensure each child’s needs remain a priority in an overburdened child welfare system. When the state steps in to protect a child’s safety because the people responsible for protecting them have not, a judge appoints a trained volunteer advocate to make independent and informed recommendations and help the judge decide what’s best for the child.
Do you have 15-20 hours per month? Become a CASA Volunteer!
CASA volunteers come from every walk of life and share a commitment to improving children’s lives, a willingness to learn and an open mind towards life experiences different from their own. No special education, experience or background is needed.You can speak up for a child when they find themselves in a world filled with social workers, lawyers, judges and courtrooms where life-altering decisions are made on their behalf.
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Geri’s Locker FREE Book Stores
Geri’s Locker FREE Book Stores
%
of America's low-income children are growing up in homes WITHOUT BOOKS
Did you know?
Books in the home are the strongest indicator of academic success – surpassing income, parents’ education, family composition and all other factors. Research shows low-income children have fewer books at home than their higher-income peers.
What can we do?
Providing books to children in low-income homes to take and keep at home can help break the link between poverty and poor academic success.
Give Books to Kids
Geri’s Locker will support organizations and facilities with a bookstore by:
- Supplying bookshelves and books for initial set up
- Continue to replenish books as needed
- Upon request, track data to help staff track and reward readers and to evaluate book selections
- Rotate book inventory to ensure a fresh, selection of books that readers enjoy
Through the generous support of our donors, Geri’s Locker Bookstores are completely FREE!
How can you help?
$25
=
200 Books
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Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Geri’s Locker Partners with
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
for the
Egg Ministry!
Geri’s Locker will be a part of Egg Team 2 delivering eggs during week 2 of each month!
MLF has 2-3 trucks a day 7 days a week that go out into the community every day delivering food & other basic necessities to the homeless.
Vitamins and Minerals
Eggs are a valuable source of protein, 13 vitamins & minerals plus important antioxidants. Hard-boiled eggs can be safely stored refrigerated and safe to eat up to one week after they were cooked!
Thank you to Geri’s Locker Hero Team members serving this program:
Ivonne and Maritza Tomlinson
Kristina and Aynalem Rehling
Jenny and Emma Pierson
Check out all the fun they are having while giving back!
Thank You Cards
Thank you Jamie Carpenter, Vanessa Jacob, Ivonne Mercado and River Place Student Theatre for making these AMAZING Thank you cards to go with our Ear Guards to the Essential Workers fighting on the front lines of #COVID19 for all of us!
Your talents go beyond the stage! Y’ALL ROCK!
Check out this amazing youth theater program at www.rpst.show .
#togetherDoingMore
KVUE: COVID Warriors ATX and Geri’s Locker
Check out the story from KVUE about our project…
Author: Hank Cavagnaro
After trying to figure out how they could help, the COVID Warriors ATX group has figured out printing mask extenders would be the best use of their talents.
“We’re not gonna stop. Even if it’s the smallest thing as providing relief to the pressure of their ears, we’re happy to do it.” ~Janan Miller
AUSTIN, Texas — Essential workers who are having to wear masks may know all too well the uncomfortable feeling of the elastic rubbing against your ears.
But some kids here in Austin are hoping they have a solution.
They may look like simple plastic and that’s because, at the end of the day, they are.
“We are producing several hundred a day at this point,” said Janan Miller, whose family is making them.
But it’s what this piece of plastic can do that makes it special. It allows the elastic straps of a mask to come off of the ears, making masks more comfortable when worn for a long period of time.
“It’s really a grass-roots effort, of people of all types.” ~Dionn Schaffner
Life’s Circles
This order was EXTRA special.
Following a social media post from a friend who mentioned her mother, a nurse, was having pain from wearing a mask all day, we reached out and said “We can help with that!”
Dionn: What hospital does your mom work at?
Her: Seton -Main
Dionn: Hey! My mom was a nurse at Seton – Main!
Her: What floor did she work on?
Dionn: Orthopedics – 6 south
Her: My mom says she remembers your Mom! She used to float to the 6th floor sometimes. I just sent her a pic of your mom and she’s sure she worked with her. 🥰 “she was so dynamic and unforgettable. So smart.”
So, now we get to to send these Ear Guards out to some of Geri’s co-workers at Seton.
I can’t think of a better sign from the universe that this project was absolutely the right one to take on during this crisis.
We hear you Mom! 💕
Production Update – April 17, 2020
As of April 17th, Covid Warriors ATX has received requests for approximately 3200 mask extenders, with more requests coming in every day! We have distributed over 1200 in 10 days time and have 10+ volunteers printing around the clock to fill the remaining and future orders.
Thanks to the generous donations we have received and our volunteers offering their time and resources, we are able to distribute these at no cost to those in need.
If you or someone you know can help print or is in need of some of these mask extenders, please reach out! We are here to help.
We appreciate our medical professionals, first responders, essential workers and everyone on the front line. We are here to support you!
Together. Doing More.
COVID-19 Mask Extenders 3D Printing Project
Calling all COVID Warriors!
We have started 3D printing surgical face mask strap relievers to aid our medical professionals, first responders, and many, many more, in an effort to make wearing their masks more comfortable.
We have received stories of ears bleeding from the pressure of wearing surgical masks all day long, for days on end. We realized immediately that the need is great and urgent. We also realized that our children and us are able to contribute from our homes in something that makes a tremendous impact on our heroes.
How can I Help?
If you have access to a 3D Printer, print the extenders at home and then send us an email for pick up and distribution.
Click HERE for the public file for your printer
Donate funds for materials:
Donate through Facebook (no fees)
Check out our Project Page for more details..
COVID-19 Extenders News from KXAN
Check out the story from KXAN on the project we are working on…
Hospitals are requiring health workers to wear masks throughout their shifts to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
“We’ve heard stories of ears literally bleeding from having to wear a mask all day,” said Janan Miller. She saw a solution on Facebook, 3D-printed mask extenders that a Boy Scout in another city was making, and called her son into the room.
Read the rest of the KXAN Story…..
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Anti-Racism Resources
EDUCATE | EMPATHIZE ENGAGE | EXPECT
CASA
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County believes every child who's been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school and in our community. To accomplish this, CASA educates and...
Geri’s Locker FREE Book Stores
Did you know? Books in the home are the strongest indicator of academic success - surpassing income, parents' education, family composition and all other factors. Research shows low-income children have fewer books at home than their higher-income peers. Poverty and...
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Geri’s Locker Partners with Mobile Loaves & Fishes for the Egg Ministry! Geri’s Locker will be a part of Egg Team 2 delivering eggs during week 2 of each month! MLF has 2-3 trucks a day 7 days a week that go out into the community every day delivering food &...
Thank You Cards
Thank you Jamie Carpenter, Vanessa Jacob, Ivonne Mercado and River Place Student Theatre for making these AMAZING Thank you cards to go with our Ear Guards to the Essential Workers fighting on the front lines of #COVID19 for all of us! Your talents go beyond the...
KVUE: COVID Warriors ATX and Geri’s Locker
Check out the story from KVUE about our project...Author: Hank Cavagnaro After trying to figure out how they could help, the COVID Warriors ATX group has figured out printing mask extenders would be the best use of their talents."We're not gonna stop. Even if it's the...
Life’s Circles
This order was EXTRA special. Following a social media post from a friend who mentioned her mother, a nurse, was having pain from wearing a mask all day, we reached out and said “We can help with that!”Dionn: What hospital does your mom work at?Her: Seton -MainDionn:...
Production Update – April 17, 2020
As of April 17th, Covid Warriors ATX has received requests for approximately 3200 mask extenders, with more requests coming in every day! We have distributed over 1200 in 10 days time and have 10+ volunteers printing around the clock to fill the remaining and future...
COVID-19 Mask Extenders 3D Printing Project
Calling all COVID Warriors! We have started 3D printing surgical face mask strap relievers to aid our medical professionals, first responders, and many, many more, in an effort to make wearing their masks more comfortable. We have received stories of ears bleeding...