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Supplies Needed for Senior Citizens in Albuquerque The City's Department of Senior Affairs is conducting a donation drive to help get needed items to homebound seniors. Those items include paper towels, laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo/conditioner, body soap, lotion, hand sanitizer, pet food, personal hygiene products, snacks (low-sodium/sugar-free), shelf-stable food, adult briefs, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and deodorant. They can be dropped off at the following locations:
Department of Senior Affairs Social Services Offices, 1620 1st NW
Jeffery Russell Memorial Substation, 12800 Lomas NE
John Carrillo Memorial Substation, 8201 Osuna NE
Michael King and Richard Smith Memorial Substation, 10401 Cibola Loop NW
Phil Chacon Memorial Substation, 800 Louisiana SE
Shawn McWethy Memorial Substation, 6404 Los Volcanes NW
Gerald Cline Memorial Substation, 5408 2nd NW
Seniors 60 and over who live in Bernalillo County and have questions about what services they might qualify for, should call the Department of Senior Affairs Senior Information Line at 505-764-6400. You can also visit: www.cabq.gov/seniors to learn more about senior citizen resources. |
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Family and Community Services Suggests Structure for Kids at Home With public schools closed, and with many parents and kids social distancing, it's important to have structure and routine, especially in these uncertain times. Routines help provide a sense of security to kids, and can also be helpful to parents. Family and Community Services offers this sample daily schedule to families as a way of maintaining structure. The schedule can easily be adjusted to suit your family's needs. To see the graphic schedule and many other family resources, visit Family and Community Services on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/fcsabq
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Local and Up-to-Date Information on COVID-19
The City of Albuquerque's up-to-date website offers the latest information and many resources for residents and businesses at: www.cabq.gov/covid19. There is information on the latest City service closures, fact sheets about COVID-19 in many languages, volunteer opportunities, and other useful and valuable information. The page is updated regularly and as the situation develops, so check it regularly. |
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Remember Those On The Front Lines Now and Be Kind!
Please remember to be kind and polite to those hometown heroes that are working on the front lines right now - grocery store employees, warehouse stockers, delivery drivers, U.S. Postal workers, police officers and fire fighters, janitorial and custodial staff, restaurant workers, and doctors and nurses! They are all working long, tiring hours to keep the rest of us safe, so please be kind to them. Say please and thank you and remember that they are probably tired and scared, too. A little kindness goes a long way, particularly now. |
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Support Local Restaurants During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Many small local restaurants continue to be severely and negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency, and residents can help by supporting them as much as possible during this time. There are many small ways we can help:
Order takeout or delivery from a local restaurant and tip your delivery person extra well.
Check with local restaurants to see if they are selling food stock,and consider purchasing groceries from them.
When this public health crisis is over, support local businesses as much as possible in the coming months. They will need the help.
To see a listing of Albuquerque restaurants that are providing takeout, curbside delivery and home delivery, visit:https://www.facebook.com/groups/763119104218215/
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Don't Forget The 2020 Census!
If you, like so many of us right now, are socially distancing ourselves during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health emergency, this is an excellent opportunity to take the 2020 Census! Resources for many projects and community services are directly tied to the Census, so it's important for every citizen to take the survey. You can take the Census survey online at: https://2020census.gov/en.html |
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Ways To Help Our Shelter Pets Right Now
Many residents have asked how they can help our shelter animals right now and Animal Welfare accepting donations! If you, like so many of us right now, are socially distancing at home, this is an excellent time to clean out closets and donate unused towels, blankets and sheets, and donate them. You can also donate online through Animal Welfare's Amazon Wishlist at: www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/5S9A193E58F0/ref=cm_sw_su_w. Items like Kongs, peanut butter, food, toys and crates are all very needed right now so if you can help with an online donation, please do so!
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