Doing Good in the Neighborhood

One month after the launch of Vermont Mask Day, I had the great opportunity to reflect on the work the team and I have been doing through a conversation with The Peak Radio for their Doing Good in the Neighborhood segment.

It seems like ages ago I was still considering a “lemonade stand” idea for a mask fundraiser, and I’m so grateful for all the support and energy from our nonprofit partners, our student social media ambassadors, and everyone else who saw the far-reaching potential of that idea and expanded it to Masks4Missions. We’ve distributed over 25,000 masks across the state and are producing over 50 custom mask designs that all support our local nonprofits and institutions.

“It takes a village” is a cliché but it’s true. As much as I’ve been delighted to be at the helm of this initiative, this metaphorical plane would’ve never taken off without the dedication and countless hours of all of our committee partners. Doing good in the neighborhood is and continues to be a personal goal of mine. Through Masks4Missions and the past few months, it’s clear that when it expands to a community project, the positive impact is exponential.

—Doug