Vermont Mask Day Anniversary!
Today marks the one year anniversary of Vermont Mask Day! To celebrate the anniversary, Masks4Missions is proud to announce that it has distributed through the Vermont Foodbank an additional 10,000 masks in youth sizes to help combat the spread of the Delta variant in schools across the state. We are so grateful for our partnership with the Vermont Foodbank to date and all the meaningful work they have done during the pandemic and before to keep our Vermont community nourished and healthy. Please help them by doing your part to keep your community safe. Wear those masks—especially inside!
Held on October 6, 2020, Vermont Mask Day was an official statewide celebration of Vermonters coming together virtually and in mask-protected, socially-distanced gatherings in expression of their shared commitment to healthy communities. As the sponsor for Vermont Mask Day, Masks4Missions partnered with over 20 nonprofits in Vermont, collaborated with the offices of Republican Governor Phil Scott and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders, held free webinars with infectious disease experts from University of Vermont Medical Center, and even put on a Grace Potter concert! Our shared work with our partners ultimately resulted in 25,000 masks distributed throughout the state, helping keep Vermont a national leader in combating the spread of COVID-19.
In the last year, Masks4Missions has grown beyond my wildest dreams. Together with our network of nonprofit partners, we’ve distributed over 100,000 masks to vulnerable populations across all 50 states and have been honored with awards from the American and International Business Awards and Best In Biz. But as we celebrate the one year anniversary of Vermont Mask Day, we find ourselves thinking about the community in which our work began: Vermont.
Vermont Mask Day is a symbol of our community’s strength and togetherness. At a time when uncertainty and extraordinary circumstances affected so many families and communities, there was also so much generosity, benevolence, and unconditional support pouring in as a beacon of hope from so many. We would like to thank everyone who has helped support our mission and especially those who continue to share in our work providing masks that protect and connect for safer lives and stronger communities. We hope you join us in celebrating these special efforts and thank you all for being a part of this special day. Stay well and stay safe!
Doug Altshuler
Founder, Masks4Missions