Conducción virtual de juguetes y abrigos de Nueva Jersey a California

Giving Digitized was created by Shazia Peeran to link with non-profits in helping provide needed necessities for families and homeless shelters.  Based in Hudson County, the company has expanded its efforts all the way to California.

During a Zoom interview, Peeran spoke with me about what the organization is doing this holiday season and how the coronavirus pandemic has effected operations.

“Giving back is a key component of my life. Paying it forward creates a cycle of caring for one another that benefits everyone. Whether you give back in your hometown or somewhere else.”

Peeran added, “Currently, we have charities in 4 cities participating, and are expanding to many more. In a virtual world where everything is online, this is a particular area that’s not COVID proof. We created the technology in the realm where help was most needed. We give the community a way to help in your hometown or somewhere else in a socially distant manner virtually.”

During the interview Peeran talks about charities needing a way to not only request and receive the resources, but also about distribution with verification. “We give charities an avenue to obtain resources online and provided them with operational support if they need. There are charities who have expressed interest in our expanded services coming out in 2021: to connect those in our community who need help with opportunities to skill up and get placed in stable careers ,while obtaining the necessary resource along the way. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve.”

Peeran says she is thankful to the wonderful and generous people in the community who have helped generate thousands of beautiful moments with families in a tough time.

“There are still a few more opportunities to give through the platform, and I would encourage, those who are able, to participate now in the winter virtual drives. The holiday toy drive ends soon. We do have the winter gear and family baskets available through January.”

You can participate by going online directly at https://www.givingdigitized.com/individual.

Once you register and login, select Toy or Coat Drive. You are now, 3 steps away from making your impact to the community.

• Paso 1: Seleccione – elige una cesta para donar.
• Paso 2: Comprar – enviar a la dirección que aparece.
• Paso 3: Actualización – háganos saber a la organización sin fines de lucro que ha comprado los regalos y cuándo esperar la cesta. Estas son las otras iniciativas virtuales en las que la comunidad y las organizaciones benéficas pueden participar en la dirección a 2021:

• November – December:

o Holiday Toy baskets to help parents and children in need celebrate the holidays by granting wishes.

• November – January:

o Winter gear baskets for community centers, shelters and other charities including public schools.

o Family baskets for those in or leaving shelters for homes to equip families with necessities that are generally taken for granted.

• Los programas Evergreen se llevan a cabo trimestralmente, a partir de 2021: Food Drives, Grocery.
• Marzo: Calle de salud e higiene.
• Abril – octubre: Ayuda en desastres naturales.
• Agosto: Dispositivo de suministros escolares.