VIRTUAL HUGS

Resources for connecting from a distance

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line drawing of person with a heart on the chest and arm outstretched. Above text reads: Sending a Virtual Hug. Below is a loading bar.

WE ALL NEED CONNECTION

Human beings are social animals. We thrive on connections. That’s why, in this time when we’re being asked to stay apart physically, we need to find ways to connect socially and emotionally with one another. Browse the gallery below for ideas to help you, your family and friends stay in touch across the distance. If we have to be alone right now, let’s be alone together!

TOOLS FOR STAYING CONNECTED

Whether you want to have a face to face with one person or one hundred, these online services offer audio and video options or tools to use with them at no to low costs.

TOHRU

TOHRU is a hand-raising utility.

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IDEAS FOR STAYING CONNECTED

Here are some ways that people are staying in touch without touching.

Game board

GAMES! GAMES! GAMES!

Vote forward letter

HANG OUT (ONLINE) & GET OUT (THE VOTE)