COMMUNITY CARE: How should GirlTrek members engage during this (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak?

The coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout the communities where we live work, worship, learn, and play.  GirlTrek has always been a movement promoted to the health and wellness of Black women and our community.

We want you to know that we are here to support you and answer any questions that you may have.

GirlTrek's co-founders have addressed how our organization will engage during this world-wide pandemic in these recent newsletters.  Check them out here:

• Who is more resilient than us?  
• Bump the plans. April 1st is too far. We starting now!
• It's OK!
• GirlTrek’s 10-point for self-care

Check out all of our most recent NEWSLETTERS HERE.

We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak, and like many other organizations, are following the CDC recommended guidelines.

CDC has released new guidance for parks and recreation facilities related to COVID-19. These resources can be accessed here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/index.html.

CDC’s guidance for parks and recreation includes:

• Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 When Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/visitors.html
• Guidance for Administrators in Parks and Recreational Facilities: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/park-administrators.html

CDC also has other helpful guidance for keeping yourself safe from COVID-19:  

• How to Protect Yourself & Others: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
• Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation—Keep your distance to slow the spread: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html
• Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
• Cloth Face Coverings: Questions and Answers: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-faq.html

Please follow these EASY STEPS  to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

In addition to our recommended 30 minutes of daily walking, here are some TIPS to help cope with the anxiety surrounding this pandemic.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns on the GirlTrek Hotline:  855.GRL.TREK.

Have more questions? Email our Community Care Team at [e-mail]