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If you know of anyone in need during this time, or would like to offer assistance to those in need, we'd like to try to be a catalyst if possible.
Please note: we are not trying to start a discussion about the merit or efficacy of any particular policy, recommendation, or measure.
Please email neighborly@crestwooddc.org if you know of anyone that may need something or if you have any ideas on ways that you could help alleviate issues caused by social distancing (which the CDC is recommending for older adults) or closures of certain establishments such as schools. CCA Board Members Kathleen Eder and John Favazzo are going to be taking the lead on this effort. You can see what Petworth is doing in this regard here to get ideas - but we're not going to publish names or emails broadly.
Already, DCPS and most private schools have or will close for March and many companies are instituting telecommuting arrangements, which means we are going to have a lot of people at home when they usually aren't. A couple of ideas raised by Commissioner Black to help with this and other issues:
- If/when local universities close, it's possible that students may need to vacate their current housing situation. If you can offer a room, maybe we can help connect people.
- As the weather is getting nicer, there is nothing to say that we can't take advantage of our lovely neighborhood as long as we stay 6 feet away from others. Hello Yoga At The Triangle, aka "Moms and Dads need to get away from their kids for an hour so honey I'm leaving." If you're interested in leading a yoga class, nature walk, or something else, let us know and we'l see if we can put something together and send out information.
- If you can do it safety, checking in on older neighbors that may need supplies but do not wish to go to the store can be very helpful. You may even be able to order delivery to their address and/or pick something up for them that they may need.
- Social distancing can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness in older adults. Think about ways you can engage your neighbors - maybe take a walk outside together, visit in a safe manner if the neighbor is open to it, or even ramping up phone calls could help.
- If you're handy and bored, maybe you can offer to help people with projects around the house at a discounted rate? Or maybe you can be on call for emergency plumbing help?
If you have any thoughts or ideas, please share them with us at neighborly@crestwooddc.org - let's all work together.
If there is anything else we can do to help, please let us know.
Yours in safety and community -
Pavan Khoobchandani
President, Crestwood Citizens Association
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