VERMONT MASK DAY

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Founded and organized by Masks4Missions, Vermont Mask Day was a one-day, official state-wide celebration of Vermonters coming together virtually and in mask-protected socially-distant gatherings to celebrate our shared commitment to healthy communities.

Vermont’s leaders mobilized

From the earliest designation of October 6, 2020 as Vermont Mask Day under the Vermont General Assembly’s H.C.R. 337, through being championed by state leaders across the aisle from Republican Governor Phil Scott and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders, Vermont Mask Day has been a collaborative effort of Vermonters working together.

bringing the community together

Special events held throughout the week (October 5-9th), including design-your-own mask tables, social media contests, press conferences, medical webinars, art projections, and other activities, were hosted across the state with guest appearances from local artists, musicians, and other well-known Vermonters.

to make a difference in Vermonters’ lives

As a result of Masks4Missions and its partners’ engagement in Vermont Mask Day, more than 25,000 masks were distributed throughout the state, helping keep Vermont a national leader in combatting the spread of COVID-19.

encourage mask compliance

Vermont Mask Day received positive coverage in Vermont’s leading local news outlets. To read the coverage, follow the links below.

• Channel 3 News — Youth-led group gets Mask Day recognized in Vermont (10/6/2020)

• NBC 5 — Grace Potter concert, art contest planned to celebrate Vermont Mask Day (10/6/2020)

• ABC 22 Local / Fox 44 Local — Scott criticizes Trump for “lack of leadership,” says Masks are key to beating virus in Vermont (10/7/2020)

• Vermont Business Magazine — Masks4Missions launches creative and responsible mask-wearing activities (10/7/2020)

• Bennington Banner — Gov. Phil Scott decries politicization of wearing face masks (10/6/2020)

• VT Digger — Virus outbreak at a Shoreham orchard contained, state officials say (10/6/2020)

• Mountain Times — The Carving Studio presents a mask decorating workshop (10/10/2020)

• Rutland Herald — Maskless wedding photo at Vermont inn worries officials (10/7/2020)

• The Vermont Cynic — Students and admin broaden goals of student fund for environmental projects (10/8/2020)

• VT Digger — The Bright Side: Recent high school graduate sells 25,000 masks to raise money for nonprofits (11/1/2020)

and have a little fun (safely!)

The week concluded with a drive-in concert by Vermont’s own Grace Potter, held at the Higher Ground Drive-In Theatre in Essex Junction, VT. A big thank you to Grace Potter for her incredible support of this effort!