{"id":28298,"date":"2020-04-17T21:36:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T04:36:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/?p=28298"},"modified":"2024-02-23T09:32:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T17:32:13","slug":"causes-that-move-us-the-claires-place-foundation-covid-19-emergency-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northstarmoving.com\/blog\/2020\/causes-that-move-us-the-claires-place-foundation-covid-19-emergency-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes That Move Us: The Claire’s Place Foundation COVID-19 Emergency Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"

A <\/span>COVID-19 Emergency Fund<\/span><\/a> has been launched by <\/span>Claire\u2019s Place Foundation<\/span><\/a>, the non-profit organization that provides support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). The goal is to provide immediate assistance to the cystic fibrosis community with grocery cards, supplies, and access to medications during this COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

COVID-19 & CF<\/span><\/h2>\n

Claire\u2019s Place Foundation Board Member, Richard K. Mathis, M.D., has been caring for CF patients for over 40 years. He explains that \u201cCOVID-19 affects the epithelial cells lining of the lungs which is detrimental to the health of someone with CF, as the epithelial cells are already damaged due to CF. Individuals with CF and their household members are on the front line of the need for COVID-19 preventive measures.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Hardship<\/span><\/h2>\n

The loss of work and isolation, due to the strict quarantine guidelines for the CF community, financially impacts families affected by CF. This makes it difficult for them to obtain access to the food, supplies and the support they require.\u00a0 Most of those who reach out to Claire\u2019s Place Foundation for help are already living dangerously close to the poverty line. \u201cThat’s why we created our<\/span> COVID-19 Emergency Fund<\/span><\/a>,\u201d explains Melissa Yeager<\/a>, the Executive Director of Claire\u2019s Place Foundation. \u201cThis is unprecedented territory for us. We hope that the greater community gives generously so we can make funds available for CF families in need as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

More Funds Needed<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cCurrently, we have run out of funds and have a rapidly growing waiting list of applicants from families affected by CF,\u201d says Melissa Yeager. \u201cThe CF community is the most vulnerable to COVID-19, it is likely a death sentence. As soon as COVID-19 landed in the U.S., long before government stay at home orders, the CF community had to quarantine themselves resulting in loss of jobs for hundreds of families. In less than a month, we have helped almost 300 individuals, giving a total of $10,400 for daily essential needs. It breaks my heart that we no longer have funds to give. In this desperate time, we are looking for corporate donors to be our angels, to nourish and assist this often-overlooked community.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Ways To Help<\/span><\/h2>\n