This list of action items was first printed along with article titled Shiva Delivers in ROC Issue 01, pages 84-91. To submit resources relating to this topic, please send us an email.
No matter how different our religious or cultural backgrounds are, we can always find commonalities. More importantly, we can use our spiritual, political and cultural values to help others. Consider what guides your soul and channel that into something powerful.
BRAINSTORM ways you, your family and friends can help your community without putting yourselves front and centre.
FIND a group in your community who are donating time and resources, and join them.
VOLUNTEER with or donate to a mutual aid group in your community.
What is mutual aid? Mutual aid is the simple act of people in communities taking responsibility to care for one another.
Go to this website or search for “Mutual Aid NAME OF YOUR CITY”.
START a chapter of Shiva Delivers in your own community.
INITIATE a virtual food drive.
Support your local food bank.
Find local volunteering opportunities near you through VOLUNTEER MATCH which serves 130.4K nonprofits worldwide.
Whether you can give five minutes, five dollars or five days, your actions contribute to a positive ripple of change. Find direct links to all resources listed in our magazine below. Join the movement today!