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The Lithuanian public broadcaster, Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) that is the largest media group in Lithuania owned by the public, shares Jurate Kazickas' concerns during the current situation in Lithuania and ways to help.

Today, April 16th, marks one hundred and two years since the birth of dr. Joseph Peter Kazickas, a philanthropist, patriot, entrepreneur, dedicated father, intellectual, world traveler, writer, orator, historian who cared for Lithuania, its Freedom and its People his entire life. He touched many who's life paths have crossed with his own and continues to inspire and guide many more through his legacy.

Draugas News, an English language newspaper focusing on Lithuanian life, politics, culture, and sport in the U.S. and other countries, shares an invitation from the Kazickas Family Foundation to help Lithuania during such uncertain times.

While the Kazickas Family Foundation is focused on the safety of the communities in the US, Lithuania and around the globe during the COVID-19 crisis, it assures that the support for the programs and organizations it has been working with will continue.

Today, as the world struggles to contain and recover from Coronavirus, CBS 60 Minutes offers a story they completed just before the crisis. It is a story of history, hope, survival and resilience during the World War II and innovative way to keep such story alive. Artificial intelligence project by USC Shoah Foundation lets Holocaust survivors share their stories forever. 

People from different backgrounds, with different talents and experiences join together for one purpose - to help healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus battle. Marius Vilemaitis, an active Lithuanian diaspora in the US member, addressed his friends on Facebook, inviting all who have any idle 3D printer to join:

Nicholas Altman, the son of KFF President Jurate Kazickas and Evercore Chairman Roger Altman, a metal and wood fabricator in Brooklyn, has been making plastic shields for health workers during the COVID-19 virus crisis.

LRT (Lithuanian Radio and TV) program "Crossroads of Cultures - Russian Street" presents the life story of Dr. Joseph P. Kazickas and his close ties to Chornaya Padina, small village in the steppes of Russia. Reporter - Lilija Kopacz

Today, when a casual trip to the library, book store or a simple good book exchange with a friend became mission impossible, we share dr. Joseph P. and Alexandra Kazickas' life story "Odyssey of Hope - the journey never ends" (in Lithuanian only) in PDF format online. Please enjoy!

I know that during these dismal, depressing and frightening days of quarantines, isolation, and sheltering in place we tend to focus on our own scary plight. It is no fun being stuck in the house, watching terrifying news as this “invisible enemy” rampages throughout the country and the world.