A month has passed since Pars Equality Center (Pars) announced its preparedness to serve the community during these unprecedented times. Since then, our preparedness has resulted in concrete and essential services as we continue to evolve and strengthen our remote-based programs.Â
Highlights of the past 30 days include Pars Los Angeles Emergency Food Assistance Program that distributes food to low-income families in a safe, effective, and reliable manner that complies with COVID-19 social distancing protocols. To qualify, the household must meet federal income guidelines but proof of income is not required to receive food from this program.
We have dedicated a website page to our COVID-19 Response and Resources with vital information translated in Farsi and means to contact our centers if further assistance is required. Closing our doors to the public did not mean the cancellation of our Education & Outreach events. Our centers in San Jose and Los Angeles have continually scheduled virtual presentations, webinars and online Q&A sessions to keep our community, notably immigrants, up-to-date with the latest developments. We have kept our promises to improve the wellness of our senior citizens by continuing the Silver Clubprograms, like yoga and meditation, on Pars Telegram Channel.
It has been a tremendous privilege to serve our community to the extent possible during these difficult times. To our supporters who are able to assist those who have been severely affected by the pandemic, we request that you consider donating to Pars’ Emergency Fund under our Fund a Need program.  Also, “Giving Tuesday Now†is TODAY and your donations on this day will be doubled!  In helping others, you help yourself. #GivingTuesdayNow.