In the interest of public health, BKA is currently suspending/postponing all in-person programs and events. We are monitoring the situation and are currently looking into ways we can continue to support our members and the local KAD community remotely/online.
Please, everyone -- be safe, wash your hands, and stay tuned.
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In this period of social distancing, there are many ways we can still come together as a community. Consider:
-Buying gift cards to local restaurants and businesses. Be especially considerate of businesses that may have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, such as Chinese/Asian businesses affected by increased anti-Asian sentiment, restaurants that have traditionally been operated on a dine-in-only model, etc.
-Making a donation to your local food pantry (Greater boston food bank: https://www.gbfb.org/covid-19-update/)
-Supporting your local artists, creators and makers (who may be facing a sudden reduction or even lack of work):
Boston Artists Relief Fund
https://www.boston.gov/news/boston-establishes-artist-relief-fund-response-coronavirus;
Cambridge Artists Relief Fund
http://cambridgecf.org/artist-relief-fund/?fbclid=IwAR2fHjRty_rxJ7l3vYlBJwfApk09564evt0DaCq49XG1KcDgE0_TV71K5Ew
-Participating in mutual aid efforts (check out online communities, including city/town-specific groups, college and school alumnae organizations, affinity groups, etc.) to offer direct help to others in your community.
Feel free to add your own suggestions below in the comments!
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Also, please take care of yourself and your loved ones!
-The BKA Board of Directors