Boost Your Mood by Giving Back

In last month’s blog post we shared ideas for coping with the ongoing pandemic during winter. One strategy we talked about was staying connected to others. This month, we are sharing safe ways to connect.

​Try volunteering, giving back, or brightening someone’s day. 

Join the Virago Staff in collecting donations for local women in Maine. We are collecting donations for the Safe Voices’ Safe House and trafficking outreach program .  Safe House is a confidential shelter for survivors who are fleeing trafficking or sexual exploitation. They are looking for the items listed below. 

Drop your donations off at our office (you’ll see a container for donations on the side porch) @ 19 South Street Suite B, any time on Monday, December 21th before 6:00 PM.

Our staff will deliver the donations the following morning. 
Donations Requested:

•  Leggings, sweatshirts, sweatpants
  
•  Warm winter accessories (hats, mittens, scarves)
• Nonperishable food items
• Full-size hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc)
• Hair ties, brushes, combs
• Gift cards (Hannaford/Shaws, fast food, gas stations)

Here are some other ideas:

1. Write Letters to the elderly: https://loveforourelders.org/letters
   
2. Donate to Maine Community Foundation’s Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund https://4agc.com/donation_pages/9780ef22-4c6c-43e7-b71c-8aca75091915
   
3. Make a donation to Maine’s Good Shepherd Food Bank https://www.gsfb.org/mainecovid/#how-you-can-help
   
4. Donate Blood with the Red Cross https://www.gsfb.org/mainecovid/#how-you-can-help
   
5. Or Join Virago Wellness’ Team as we collect donations for the Safe Voices programs