Updates
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Dear Friends and Supporters,
We are living and working through difficult times and things are changing quickly. One thing that has not changed is the commitment of the Southside Community Center to serve the people in our community.
As an essential organization, our Food Pantry program is still operating at 305 South Plain Street on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 2 pm-5 pm and every Saturday between 12 pm-2 pm. If you need information on additional food resources or mental wellness support services, please see the resource links below.
Tompkins Area Food Resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kj4KTUl2Uzhk7TrSAIIcdaJOIyifTNzQvuqXXSAv47s/edit?usp=sharing
Managing Anxiety about the Coronavirus:
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia shares 7 tips to help manage your anxiety related to the coronavirus.
Mental Wellness Supports and Community Resources for youth and families:
A mental health hotline is available to support you during this time. Please call the New York State hotline at 1-844-863-9314 to get free emotional support, consultations, and referrals to a provider. See the link below for Tompkins County resources.
https://files.constantcontact.com/7c43a05f001/162515b5-6a82-4281-86e2-27353482426a.pdf
Don’t Forget the Census- it’s quick and easy:
The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete. The 2020 Census questionnaire should be completed by the person who owns or rents the living quarters, or any other person who is at least 15 years of age with knowledge of the household.
Educational Encouragement:
Reading is FUN! Finding the Fun in Reading | Taleah Elliott | TEDxRochester
Community News: Tompkins Earth Day 2020:
Earth Day 2020 web page and Facebook Event page are now live, and preparations for our Tompkins County area celebration continue apace. Over 30 presenters and performers are expected for the event on Wednesday, April 22nd, beginning at 2pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1010011166066452/
http://www.getyourgreenbacktompkins.org/earth-day
Please feel free to contact our office at (607) 273-4190 between 10 am-2 pm Monday -Friday if you need assistance connecting to additional resources.
In Good Health,
Southside Staff