Helping Others and Yourself During the Age of Coronavirus

It is crucial moments like this where just a simple gesture can make all the difference for someone in need. Here are some ideas on what you can do.

• If you are looking for ways to help the community in crisis, here are some industry specific ideas, including putting your 3-D printer to use and teaching your skills to others.
• One London-based architecture firm developed a template for face shields that allowed them to created 1,000 in a day! They are sharing their template in hopes that other organizations do the same.
• After the White House put out an urgent call for N95 masks, some construction companies stepped up to the plate by donating thousands of masks.
• Many construction business owners are wondering what they can do and the white house is asking for help.
• Let’s ensure that no one goes hungry during this pandemic. Feeding America will disperse your donation to food banks across the US.
• Everyone can contribute in different ways. Town and Country magazine has a list of ways to help that you may not have considered.
• With everything that's going on, it's easy for anxiety to creep in and affect your sleep. Wirecutter put together 5 tips on how to get better sleep when feeling anxious. 
• The construction industry has never shied away from a challenge or a crisis and the coronavirus pandemic is no different.
• Here's what construction professionals are saying about the stress of COVID-19 in the industry.

In these uncertain times, stress and anxiety is at an all-time high. Learn how you can help yourself, so you can be there for your family and organization.

• In need of a quick escape? 12 world-famous museums have virtual tours you can watch straight from your couch.
• If you've ever dreamed of a Harvard education you're in luck! The university has released a large collection of online courses. The best part? They're free.
• It's undoubtedly a stressful time for everyone. Public-speaker Ryan Estis has some tips to prepare yourself mentally for the end of the pandemic.
• The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention has a COVID-19 resource center with links to information on everything from protecting your mental health to talking with your labor union.
• The World Health Organization has released Coronavirus-specific self-care tips for dealing with this stressful time.
• Looking to stay active while maintaining social distancing? Peloton is offering a free 90-day trial of their workout app.
• While physical health is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, taking care of your mental health is just as important. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has ways you can tend to your mental health during the outbreak.

What happens when the sports world comes to a halt? We love sports as much as you do. Keep up with the latest here.

• More sad cancellations to report from the sports world. Wimbledon, the British Open and WNBA have all been postponed or cancelled for 2020.
• Missing sports and wonder when it's coming back? Forbes has an analytical look.
• With sports commentators out of the job, a commentator in the UK has taken to commentating everyday life and it’s brilliant.
• The International Olympic Committee has announced that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will be delayed due to the pandemic. This comes after some countries had pulled out of the games.
• While the professional sports world has quieted over the virus, one sport is alive and well.

This is just a taste of the COVID-19 contractor resources we have collected. See our complete list.