NIAM partners with Donate A Mask to bring relief to medical facilities & workers across the country dealing with COVID-19
The National Institute & Association for Minorities is proud to announce our partnership as the fiscal sponsor for the grassroots organization Donate A Mask – DonateAMask.org
As the fiscal sponsor for Donate A Mask, the National Institute & Association for Minorities will accept tax-deductible donations to support medical facilities and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, our combined efforts will support families and stay-at-home moms and dads in underprivileged communities by creating jobs and offering meaningful work.
The National Institute & Association for Minorities is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions to NIAM are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Donate A Mask – Mission
Our mission is to provide medical facilities and workplace workers a means to protect themselves while on the job. We recognize that there is a shortage of face masks across the country as a result of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.
We aim to create jobs for stay-at-home moms and dads and those whose lives have been effected by the disease by offering meaningful work and a fair wage.
We encourage everyone to help protect our environment by purchasing our eco-friendly, reusable and rewashable face masks.
For every mask that is purchased by our customers, we will donate a new one to a medical facility or workplace in need.
To make a donation or to learn more, visit donateamask.org today!
How NIAM is responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The health and safety of our community, volunteers, staff and partners comes first. The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a health crisis, it is a social and economic justice issue. We recognize that we have a responsibility to protect our community by following the recommendations of our public health and safety officials, including the World Health Organization and the CDC.
- Our staff, volunteers and partners are required to work from home from now until April 12 or until further notice depending on our local and state government requirements
- We are suspending all planned events of any size for the next three months
Below are some resources that you may find helpful during these difficult times:
- The World Health Organization – The world leader in health across the country and beyond.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – The CDC is the official government resource center and offers guidelines and best practices for Healthcare Professionals and the general public.
- Coronavirus.gov – How to prepare and protect yourself, symptoms, risk and social distancing
- How canceled events and self-quarantines save lives, in one chart – Why it’s necessary to practice social distancing to protect those most vulnerable and prevent a strain on our healthcare system.
