Thank you: Local helpers during coronavirus crisis

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit’s Farmington Hills Corps distributes food to families in need

The Salvation Army of Metro Detroit – Farmington Hills Corps distributed 1,000 food boxes to help feed families in need impacted by the COVID-19 crisis on Wednesday, according to a press release.

The following partners: Bank of America Charitable Foundation; United Way of Southeast Michigan; Clean Planet Foods – Jack & Annette Aronson and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have contributed to The Salvation Army during the COVID-19 crisis.

Individuals wishing to support The Salvation Army’s relief efforts can:

· Text COVID to 24365

· Visit www.salmich.org

· Call 877-SAL-MICH

· Send a check, made payable to The Salvation Army, to 16130 Northland Drive, Southfield, MI 48075.

Webinar for parents during the COVID-19 crisis

Academy of the Sacred Heart presents a webinar featuring Dr. Lisa Damour, “Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Parenting Under COVID-19” at 4:15 p.m. today. Damour explains the psychological science of how stress and anxiety operate, both under everyday conditions and at times of heightened concern and disruption, according to a press release. The virtual event is free. Register at www.ashmi.org/parenting. For information, email to eavendt@ashmi.org.

Olga’s Kitchen launches ‘Feed a Hero’ program

Olga’s Kitchen launched its Feed a Hero program to benefit frontline workers. The program provides a platform for donations on its mobile app or online at Order.Olgas.com. For every $10 contribution, Olga’s Kitchen will donate a boxed meal to a frontline worker fighting the pandemic. Olga’s Kitchen continues to observe limited contact ordering methods and remains open for curbside and delivery services.