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4 people are interested
URGENT! Volunteers Needed to Sew Cloth Face Coverings for Hundreds of Staff and Clients
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Catholic Charities needs your help by making face cloth coverings!We have 500 staff members working on the "front lines" in shelters for people who are homeless, case workers working in the community with individuals and families in crisis. We need help providing sewn cloth face coverings for our staff and clients. Do you have these things: a sewing machine, cloth and elastic already in your home (Don’t go out shopping!), a printer, an envelope or box and a couple dollars to pay for shipping? Then, sign up to make sewn cloth face coverings.
The production of homemade face coverings will help alleviate the mask shortage and allow for some level of protection for members of our community who do not have access to medical-grade masks and for those whom physical distancing is not an option. This includes our front-line staff and our residents.
Instructions
Step 1. Sign up to make and send us sewn face coverings.
Step 2: Make at least 3 Sewn Cloth Face Coverings
We are only using and accepting Sewn Cloth Face Coverings instructions provided by the CDC.
Tips:
- Use new, unused, breathable material such as 100% cotton by CDC guidelines.
- Use lighter colors when possible, as it is easier to see soiling.
- Use different colors on the front and the back (inside facing) part of the mask so that the sides can easily be recognized.
Step 3: Mail and Ship Sewn Cloth Face Coverings
- Place your finished face coverings directly in a box or envelope, seal with tape, and once taped shut please do NOT open the box or envelope again.
- Use the mail service of your choice - USPS, UPS, Fed Ex. NO DROP OFFS!
o Where are you sending to:
▪ Company name: Catholic Charities-Hickey Center
▪ Address: 924 G ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-4532 United States
o The mail services may allow you to schedule a pickup from your house.
Step 4: Share what you’ve done!
- Join the Catholic Charities community on social media. Post photos of your creations and tag us at @CCADW!
- Forward this message to 10 friends, your book club, your sewing club . . . Thank you!
See here for more information:
https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/volunteers-needed-to-sew-cloth-face-coverings/
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About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington
Location:
924 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities is the social ministry outreach of the Archdiocese of Washington. Motivated by the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, and guided by Catholic social and moral teaching, Catholic Charities strengthens the lives of all in need by giving help that empowers and hope that lasts. To this end we affirm and support the dignity of all human life, strengthen families and serve the poor and most vulnerable.
Description
For more than 80 years, families, children and adults in need of help and hope have been able to turn to Catholic Charities to find comprehensive, caring and competent support. Last year our 63 programs working in 48 locations across the District of Columbia and the surrounding Maryland counties served more than 126,000 men, women and children of all economic, religious and social backgrounds.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2020
SKILLS
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Safety & Disaster Education
- Disaster Response
- Sewing
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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