Coronavirus: Love, not sheer madness

The Latino Community Foundation, headed by Jacqueline Martinez Garcel -- I'm so proud to say she was my student at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health -- has launched a campaign to support organizations serving the Latino community, called the "Love, Not Fear Fund."

Its goal is to raise funds for organizations serving the elderly and the most vulnerable in the Latino community in California.  The Fund issued its first grants this past week, helping an array of organizations throughout the state.  

The Fund's beautiful name -- Love Not Fear -- has a message for all of us.  

We can't be afraid that our economy is slipping into a "recession."  We have to LOVE that managed retreat is going to keep us alive. 

We can't be afraid that managed retreat is going on too long.  We have to LOVE every strange day of this epic challenge.

We can't be afraid that our children will miss out on learning.  We have to LOVE that they can learn that the foundation of civilization is to care for one another.

We can't be afraid that we will be damaged by the strain of this.  We have to LOVE that we can (and will) continue to care for one another until everyone can smile again. 

Here's a link to donate to the "Love Not Fear Fund" and to help the Latino Community Foundation mobilize the powerful force of the Latino community to fight for what we LOVE.