Summer!
Summer is here! Time to put away those down jackets, scarves, and mittens. With more beautiful weather on the way, a sense of ease and relaxation, and a yearning to be outdoors, we also have to keep in mind we are still in the midst of a pandemic! This doesn’t mean we have to barricade ourselves from the sunlight and wallow away in isolation - but it does mean we can still absolutely enjoy our summer and still be safe! Like many others, before stepping out into the hot sun, I always put on sunscreen! I know this will protect me from getting burned and I won’t have to suffer the consequences later!
Wearing a mask this summer is just one small extra step to keep me healthy. Like sunscreen, a mask covers the vulnerable parts of my body and at this point it’s almost second nature. Summer should not prevent us from being able to enjoy our lives, the weather, or anything else that comes with it - but it should give us a chance to be mindful because as more people head to the outdoors, the higher the risk we still face without proper social distancing and mask-wearing.
What I love about our masks at Masks4Missions is the breathable cotton. I can still do all of my activities, indoor and outdoor, and I can do it in style! I love how these masks have added a new trend in fashion and it’s a really fun conversation starter! Summer is a time to get creative, to have fun, and most importantly doing so in safety and solidarity. We will get through this! Let the summer months bring out your artistic side, we would love to see the amazing summer fashion ideas that will pair with your mask!
Partners In The Spotlight
Masks4Missions is grateful to Kids on the Ball for their incredible partnership and mission to help keep Vermonters safe. Founded by Jake Agna in 2000, Kids on the Ball is a nationally acclaimed tennis program based in Burlington, Vermont. Over the past decades, thousands of area youth have participated in the various programs learning life skills and lessons disguised as tennis.
Jake Agna, Founder of Kids on the Ball
Mask of the Month
Greater Burlington YMCA
The Greater Burlington YMCA in Vermont strives to connect people of all ages who value community & wellness. The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, the Y has the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change. In Burlington, they’ve been listening and responding to their community for over 150 years. The Y brings people together. They connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge gaps in community needs. The Y nurtures potential.
With a mission to build a strong community by involving youth, adults, and families in programs and activities that develop spirit, mind, and body, their impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a teacher inspires a child, and when a community comes together for the common good.
