During these uncertain times, it seems like there’s nothing but bad news in our feeds, on our screens, and in our inboxes. However, COVID-19 has also inspired a surprising amount of humanity, kindness and responsibility from both individuals and companies as we work to navigate this together. Businesses large and small have stepped up as we all try to do our part to protect vulnerable populations and work together to flatten the curve. Below, our favorite stories from the week bringing corporate responsibility to life during COVID-19. This is not a complete list, so please share the stories that inspire you!
- Luxury goods giant LVMH will use its facilities to manufacture hand sanitizer for the French government, for free.
- Organizations including Global Empowerment Mission, NYC Mamas Give Back, and Save the Children are working together to ensure that low income students are fed during school closures.
- Walmart is shortening store hours in all locations to help employees restock shelves and clean stores.
- Google is working with the U.S. government to develop a nationwide website with coronavirus symptoms and testing information.
- Verizon, Comcast, Charter and other telecomms providers have pledged not to disconnect customers who can’t pay due to virus disruptions.
- Amazon is giving unlimited sick days to hourly workers.
- Microsoft is continuing to pay hourly workers who support Microsoft campuses.
- Intentionalist is experiencing 5x more traffic as people look to support small businesses owned by POC and women.
- Google and Microsoft offer teleconferencing for free.
- Postmates launched an emergency fleet relief fund to cover medical expenses of couriers.
- Bank RBS will allow those affected by coronavirus to defer mortgage and loan repayments.
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