During the Corona crisis, Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv needed to relocate its eye clinic, the Retina Unit, to continue to provide vision care for patients in need, without putting them at risk. WeWork partnered with Ichilov Hospital to transform the tenth floor of our ToHa location in Tel Aviv into an active eye clinic.
Dr. Michaela Goldstein, Director of the Retina Unit said: "Many of our elderly patients have been afraid to come to our clinic at the hospital and we were looking for an alternative site to set up operations. WeWork adopted us in the most extraordinary way and donated a big space where we were able to set up our equipment. They have helped us in every possible way.”
The Lev Echad organization, which works to provide 24/7 aid during crises, needed a place to set up satellite control rooms to help those in need during the Corona crisis. WeWork Jerusalem and WeWork Shoken provided space for Lev Echad’s headquarters. On a daily basis, Lev Echad has over 40 volunteers stationed across the country providing groceries, medicine, emotional support over the phone, and welfare assistance to people in need.
WeWork Israel has always been committed to working exclusively with Israeli suppliers, manufacturers and vendors and more than 60 percent of our furniture, fixtures and equipment is manufactured in Israel. In light of COVID-19 and the devastating impact it has had on small businesses and the local economy, WeWork Israel is stepping up its efforts to support local manufacturing. By supporting local industries, we are also aiming to achieve greater levels of sustainability.
If you are a manufacturer of furniture, fixtures and equipment (including millwork, carpentry, murals, decor accessories, office and lounge furniture, carpets etc.) we would love to be in touch to discuss opportunities for collaboration. Please send an email to blueandwhite@wework.com to get the conversation started.
WeWork allocated space to the headquarters of the Federation of Israel Medical Students, one of the biggest organizations in Israel working on the front lines with the Ministry of Health to carry out testing for the virus across the country. The Federation leadership team set up their headquarters at WeWork ToHa, enabling them to significantly increase the number of tests being carried out daily throughout Israel from 600 to the tens of thousands.
Members at WeWork Labs in Tel Aviv launched the GG Life App, a research-backed mental health app based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to give people tools to help cope during COVID-19. GG Life helps reduce stress and increase coping abilities in just 3 minutes a day, making it a meaningful tool to regain balance.
The travel and tourism industries are faced with unprecedented challenges as a result of COVID-19. WeWork Labs member Bridgify, a start-up operating in the TravelTech space, is leveraging the current situation to identify new opportunities. Most recently, they have launched a new initiative with the Jerusalem Municipal Authority to attract and engage virtual tourists to Jerusalem’s most sacred sites.
WeWork Labs member WeCare is helping people with cognitive impairment become more independent and improve their wellbeing. Their 'My Day' app that helps the elderly and individuals with cognitive impairment stay on top of their daily tasks. With social distancing in place, the platform enables caregivers and family members to remotely schedule events for their loved ones, and ensure that routine activities are on track and completed. The app allows for daily reminders, medication trackers, and other features that offer peace of mind, especially during these challenging times.
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