Giving Compass' Take:

• In this webinar, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf discusses the impact of coronavirus on the community and how her leadership will focus on equity issues exacerbated by this crisis. 

• How are donors working with local government officials to protect communities during the pandemic? How can donors center equity in their relief strategies?

• Here are three ways you can help communities impacted by COVID-19. 


In addition to its devastating impact on human health, the Coronavirus pandemic has cascading effects for communities. From the Digital Divide to homelessness, how can elected officials respond to the pandemic in ways that promote equity and create long-term fixes?

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says that by putting values first, leading with equity, and putting politics aside, civic leaders can not only meet the needs of the moment, but also create a more resilient future. Continuing our leadership series hosted by CNN national correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, Schaaf reflects on the values driving the hard-hitting decisions she’s facing — such as allowing a cruise ship filled with infected travelers to dock in her city or determining whether public schools will remain online in the fall.

Read the full article about effects of coronavirus on communities at The Aspen Institute.