Folks, last week Barbara asked you to lend a helping hand to those who need it most. So many of you stepped up to give and we raised thousands of dollars for Allen Temple Health & Social Services (thank you!).

Read Barbara’s message below and then consider adding another donation to help Allen Temple Health & Social Services support struggling families during this difficult time. But please, only donate if you’re financially able right now.

We’ll get through this crisis -- together. Thank you,

Team Barbara Lee

Folks,

As the coronavirus continues to spread, so many families are facing uncertainty. Whether it’s losing a job or a paycheck, becoming ill, or unable to find basic necessities like food, soap, and even toilet paper -- it can all be overwhelming.

But I’ve found hope in the stories I’ve seen about communities uplifting one another and lending a helping hand to those who need it most. While these are difficult times, I’m confident that we will get through them -- together.

That’s why I’m directing my attention to the Allen Temple Health & Social Services in Oakland, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. This faith community used to provide hot meals for folks living with HIV/AIDS on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before California’s shelter-in-place rules were announced. Their Mercy Brown Bag program delivered meals to needy seniors and their bi-monthly food pantry is now a bi-weekly program.

Now, they need our help to raise the necessary funds to resume these programs. It’s on us to take care of those around us -- including our neighbors, friends, family, and loved ones, so I’m turning to you:

Will you join me in supporting the Allen Temple Health & Social Services by making a donation of whatever you can afford (if you can afford it) to help those struggling during this crisis? Anything you can pitch in will make a real difference.

DONATE

If you’d like to give via text, please send a text to 510-737-0078 with the numerical dollar amount (ie. $15).

If you’d like to give by mail, make out your check to ‘Allen Temple Health & Social Services’ and send it to 8501 International Boulevard, Oakland CA 94621.

Thank you so much for anything you’re able to give. Your donation will make a huge impact on people’s everyday lives here in Oakland. But I know this is a hard time for so many families, so please only give if you can afford to do so.

In solidarity,

Barbara Lee

P.S. If you’d like to learn more about the Allen Temple Health & Social Services, please visit their website here.