Spread Sunshine Updates by Danielle Kuznetsov
Dear Spread Sunshine Fans! I cannot tell you how much I miss you all. I miss seeing you and enjoying your company at our morning coffee mornings. And I miss the energy from our efforts in giving and serving others. I never thought we would be so good at it together. This was an unexpected gift. I have been loosely keeping tabs on our charities. I want to share the updates they sent with us. SAMU: From January to April 2020, we saw an increase in the homeless population seeking assistance. We recorded 1861 requests by 825 people who received direct care from our providers.
17 June 2020
During the Corona pandemic, we put all of our focus on medical assistance-check-ups, consultations, distribution of medicines and shots, and passing out hygienic kits and socks for immediate use. We also passed out masks and gloves, antiseptic, and shared general practices to avoid infection. Most recently, we have been able to provide testing for HIV, Hepatitis C and B, Syphillis, and TB. We give haircuts to both the male and female populations. For the undocumented women, we organize gynecological appointments and tests. We also are passing out medications and hygiene items to shelters. Needs: Socks, Underwear, vitamins, wipes, shampoo and
body soap, and shaving cream and razors.
