This past Sunday I felt the full effect of the word bittersweet: the sharp joy and pain of being with you in our virtual platform, knowing that we were beginning the process of saying goodbye. (If you have missed the context, read my letter here.) Now, I have to tell you something. I really hate goodbyes. … Continue reading WES Blog — What Next?
Complied by WES Member Mierka Willis, the following are resources that may be helpful: I need… To apply for unemployment in: DC https://does.dc.gov/service/start-your-unemployment-compensation-process Maryland https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml Virginia http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed/Claimant-Handbook/Claimant-Handbook/Applying-for-Benefits Health insurance in: DC https://dchealthlink.com/coronavirus Maryland https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/coronavirus-sep/ Virginia https://coverva.org/covid19/ Financial support USA covid mutual aid https://www.usacovidmutualaid.org/find-your-local-group United Way Dial 211 Mental health support Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 or … Continue reading COVID-19 Resources
Dear WES friends, We hope that all of you are well and taking good care of your family and friends. Yesterday, every member of the D.C. City Council spoke of the need to fund time-critical relief for immigrants who are hungry and are slated to receive absolutely nothing from the Federal government during the pandemic. Despite … Continue reading Call to Action from the WES Immigration Team
joy /joi/ – noun – a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Last week, I posted on my facebook page, “Find joy!”. One response was… This is the main reason I read your posts: you and your friends bring me joy (usually in the form of laughter, but whatever works, right? As individuals, we all … Continue reading WES Blog — Find Joy!
Dear friends, As we continue to navigate this challenging time, I’ve been thinking about the things that sustain us. Although none of us have lived through something like this before, we nonetheless have many strategies and skills that help get us through difficult times. Even when it’s hard – even when we’ve never been in a circumstance … Continue reading WES Blog – Focusing on what sustains us
Want a way to put Covid-19 aside? Hang out in a WES “reading room” and read The Far Away Brothers (by Laura Markham) with the WES immigration support team! We’ll follow together the true story of young immigrant twins overcoming incredible difficulties to reach California. We’ll discuss it together in a Zoom meeting and share our insights … Continue reading Connecting with the WES Immigration Support Team
It has been beautiful to see WES’ response on our Needs and Resources Assessment (which you can still take here), with so many community members offering rides, help with groceries, and “COVID buddies” check-ins. In the coming week or so, the Pastoral Care Associates will be working hard to connect needs with resources, and to reach … Continue reading WES Blog — Love (for yourself) during the time of corona
From Kristin Hunter, Board of Trustee Invigorating community, our WES community, has been much on the minds of the Board and our clergy leader, Amanda. This year, as prologue to spring and the 2020-2021 year, we—the Board, members of the Stewardship Team, and other enthusiasts—are planning visits to WES members. We’ve already started, taking it … Continue reading WES Blog — Invigorating Community
Set Up Zoom Setting Up On a Mobile Device You do not need a Zoom account (but please know that accounts are free). For a smart phone or tablet, look for the Zoom app in the app store and download.“Zoom Cloud Meetings”–it’s free. “Zoom for Blackberry” for Blackberry users–also free. When it’s time for your … Continue reading How to Use Zoom (Basic Introduction)
We are looking forward to gathering virtually tomorrow! Sunday, March 15, at 9:30am, we will livestream platform service, with only the service participants in the building. You can watch it on Facebook at 9:30 (you do not need to have a Facebook account) or anytime after that, or on our website once it has been uploaded. We especially hope you will use … Continue reading Connect with Us Soon!
