WHY DONATE
While COVID-19 is affecting everyone’s lives, the elderly are among the most vulnerable. “Infections among employees have exacerbated staffing shortages that predated the outbreak, and facilities have faced challenges getting the necessary protective equipment” Hanse, the president and CEO of the New York State Health Facilities Association, said.
Although we now have a running systematic supply from state and federal agencies for hospitals and clinics, we may have ignored the fact that there are thousands of vulnerable elderlies and caregivers in nursing homes throughout New York. Each of the 12 nursing homes in Dutchess county are in need of 1200 to 2400 masks each day.
We are holding this fundraising campaign in order to secure medical masks quickly, and are grateful to have connections to the Well Klein factory, alongside other reputable, FDA approved factories in China. We cannot solely rely on state and federal agencies to distribute masks, as time is critical. Instead, we have the ability to get these supplies to these nursing homes within 5-7 days.
Our fundraiser will help relieve nursing homes of some of the financial burden of buying protective gear to take care of the elderly. With your donations, we will do our part to help these nursing homes and protect the elderly.
GOAL
The first $10,000 will be committed to obtaining ~20,000 FDA approved medical grade surgical masks from Well Klein factory in China to be distributed across 5 or more nursing homes (depending on changing international flight costs).
For every $5,000 raised, we will purchase ~10,000 masks, and so on.
Any additional funds raised will be used towards purchasing additional masks for other medical facilities and first responders across Dutchess County.
*If unforeseen circumstances arise and international shipping is blocked anytime in the future, we will ensure that all donations go to domestic orders of the masks.
NURSING HOMES
Nursing Homes
Lutheran Care Center at Concord Village
Wingate at Dutchess
The Pines at Poughkeepsie
Elant at Wappingers Falls
Dutchess Assisted Living Center
ACCOUNTABILITY
We will post continual updates and pictures of the masks collected on our social media accounts and website below in order to ensure that 100% of the donation goes to purchasing masks.
FAQ
How much of the donation is directed to purchasing the masks?
100% of the funds will go towards the purchase and delivery of masks for healthcare workers at these nursing homes. Our work is completely volunteer-based and grows with community support. If we raise more than $10,000, we will continue to purchase and distribute masks to other places such as hospitals.
How do we know the money we donate will go towards acquiring masks for hospitals?
We will post frequent updates on our social media with photos with receipts.
How will the nursing homes receive the masks?
The masks will arrive at our residential address. We will then bring the masks to the nursing homes ourselves.