BARACK OBAMA latest news:Stories of selfless acts in times of need

Hi there, Across the world, people are facing circumstances they’ve never encountered before. The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to make sudden, drastic shifts to our way of life to keep ourselves and our communities healthy and safe. But even in this uncertain time, we can still find reasons for hope. People from every corner of the globe are carrying out selfless acts in times of need. While staying safe, they’re discovering creative, wholehearted ways to look out for others. And they’re demonstrating a value that guides this Foundation and its work—that when ordinary people step up to support their communities, they make our world better. In Chicago, local organizations My Hood My Block My City and Brave Space Alliance are working to ensure the most vulnerable populations have the supplies and resources they need to weather this crisis. Obama Foundation Fellow Alex Smith and his organization, The Cares Family, are devoted to fighting loneliness amongst seniors. But in an environment where physical distance matters, they’re connecting the young and old through new methods like video chats, along with traditional methods like postcards. And in Singapore, Obama Foundation Asia-Pacific Leader Sherry Soon distributed 7,000 thank you notes and care packages for medical staff currently on the frontlines of the outbreak. We’ve gathered these and many other stories of hope to help lift spirits during a difficult time. Check out our collection of hopeful stories here. While we all face a long road ahead, and must continue to do our part to flatten the curve of COVID-19 transmission, I hope this collection of stories inspires you as it did me. I am never surprised by the power of our community to come together. And if you’re able to, consider donating to some of the organizations focused on helping those hardest hit by this crisis. Stay healthy, stay hopeful. —Barack View the highly-rated charities working in communities affected by the outbreak. HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19