Meet the young trailblazers stepping up during the pandemic: by brianne_garrett
. The initiative has kept Velasquez’s spirits high after missing out on senior year milestones like Spring break, prom and graduation. “This program is keeping me motivated” Velasquez tellsErin and Aidan Finn: Tutoring students pro bono“Parents have been really struggling with managing their work time and taking care of kids—and some of these kids aren’t getting the same learning they’re used to,” Aidan Finn, a junior at St.
Private tutoring can cost $25 and $80 an hour while the average hourly babysitting rate is $16.43 for one child, but Erin and Aidan are offering their services for free. They are also in talks with community service organization Willows Solidarity Center to coordinate virtual tutoring sessions with students in Guatemala. “It’s really nice to be able to see a parent thank you profusely or make a kid smile when they're telling you a story,” says Erin Finn.
Quinn Callander, a boy scout and seventh-grade student at Hammond Elementary in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, is creating 3D-printed ear guards to ease discomfort from wearing face masks for prolonged periods of time—good news for workers required to wear them on the job. Each ear guard costs about nine cents to make each plus the cost of shipping. Local orders are picked up from his porch contact-free, while others are mailed out across the U.S. and Canada.
So far, the mounts have been donated to 12 medical professionals at Aurora Healthcare Hospital in Summit, WI and to 80 school districts in Hartland, WI. Thanks to a donation of polycarbonate materials from one of the team’s sponsors, Minnesota-based industrial automation company Power/mation, the mounts cost less than $1.50 to make. “I think everybody right now is sitting and wondering ‘how can I actually help?’” says Kowalewski.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kate Middleton reveals 'hard times' for young royals during 'unprecedented' coronavirus pandemicThe Duchess of Cambridge revealed she has found it difficult explaining the coronavirus pandemic to Prince George and Princess Charlotte, admitting they are facing 'hard times.'
Read more »
Neiman Marcus Files for BankruptcyJ.Crew Group became the first major fashion retailer to file for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Now, Neiman Marcus Group has filed for bankruptcy protection, making it the first major department-store group to do so during the coronavirus pandemic
Read more »
Investors talk about how to weather coronavirus' advertising market - Business InsiderFunding is drying up for digital ad firms. 2 founders turned investors who weathered the 2008 crash say what adtech companies can do to survive.
Read more »
Cuomo Extends New York’s Pause on Evictions Until August 20NYC Governor Andrew Cuomo extends New York’s pause on evictions until August 20 (Via EaterNY)
Read more »
How 9 artists are living and creating during self-isolationCNN asked 9 artists living in cities around the world to create an original artwork that reflects the times we are living in today. They shared the results and discussed their personal experiences.
Read more »
Analysts say stocks like Amazon and Wingstop will continue to benefit from a socially distant worldYour weekend brief: Analysts say stocks like Amazon and Wingstop will continue to benefit from a socially distant world
Read more »