Social Enterprise

Despite all the loss and despair that the pandemic has brought on, it has also driven impressive response from people all around the world.

Entrepreneurs focused on achieving impact in the social sector, in particular, have shown what an important role they play in supporting society during times of hardship. From Greta Thunberg’s tireless advocacy for vaccine equity to the World Economic Forum’s COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs, it’s clear that whether you’re a single person or a global network, there’s enormous good you can do in the world.

Though Masks4Missions is only a small organization, it’s been so meaningful to see what we could achieve in our neck of the woods through close partnerships with local nonprofits, the tireless efforts of our volunteers, and a little bit of entrepreneurial spirit. When Masks4Missions was launched in August 2020, we could hardly have imagined that—one year later—we’d have distributed over 100,000 masks to those in need in partnership with nearly 100 nonprofits. In some ways the pandemic can really bring us down and set us back. In other ways it’s a chance to see what we’re capable of, in spite of all the hardship.

The human spirit has been alive and well during this time. With so much to feel frustrated about, I’ve been so grateful to see these amazing human being fuel that frustration and turn it into something that alleviates so many burdens, fosters inclusion, empowers others, and makes the world a better place!

I encourage you to not only get to know more about us, but also about our amazing partners. It’s a team effort and we hope to see what you can do to be the positive change for the future!

Partner Spotlight

Vermont Works for Women

Masks4Missions is honored to partner with Vermont Works For Women. Vermont Works for Women helps women and girls recognize their potential and explore, pursue, and excel in work that leads to economic independence. Vermont Works for Women work toward the day when women and girls make confident, deliberate choices about life and work that reflect an expansive grasp of the world's possibilities, a fearless commitment to pursuing their dreams, and that contribute to the vitality of our communities. Their programs serve 1,200 women and girls per year, ages 10-60, from diverse backgrounds across Vermont in three primary areas:

* Moving women into employment success

* Providing access to non-traditional careers

* Investing in girls, the next generation of women

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Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity

The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) is a nonprofit corporation formed in 1965 and provides vital services to over eleven thousand households (over 25,000 individuals) every year.

They address fundamental issues of economic, social, and racial justice and work with people to achieve economic independence. CVOEO provides individuals and families with the basic needs of food, fuel and housing support in times of crisis, and help them acquire the necessary education, financial skills and assets to build a stable future in which they thrive.