Critical mask shortage in area hospitals and medical facilities creates volunteer opportunity
Your United Way of Greenbrier Valley and St. James’ Episcopal Church in cooperation with the office of Senator Joe Machin announce support for MASKS 4 WV initiative – a statewide call to sew. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). We are asking volunteers who have the ability to sew to make masks. If you are not able to sew, we will accept donations of clean and new 100% cotton fabric and elastic that can be used for ear loops.
United Way Executive DirectorErin Hurst stated, “We thank Charleston Area Medical Center for kicking off the effort and are pleased to help coordinate volunteerism in the Greenbrier Valley. Local community members, faith-based groups, and others who are working from home during this time are already getting busy sewing and sharing their talents.”
Starting Friday, March 26, United Way of Greenbrier Valley will collect crafted masks and donated supplies in designated bins located at the following locations:
St. James’ Episcopal Church
468 Church St, Lewisburg
Box located in breezeway near office door M-F 9:30am – 3:30pm
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
340 Main St. W, WSS
Box located in entranceway of Butler Hall at the covered walkway between the church and the hall M-F 9am – 4pm.
Ronceverte Presbyterian Church
261 Locust St, Ronceverte
Box located just inside church door M-F 9am – 5pm.
City National Bank
709 Nicholas St, Rupert
Box is located in covered drive-thru island during banking hours.
City National Bank
1218 Main St, Rainelle
Box is located in covered drive-thru island during banking hours.
United Way asks that you practice social distancing when dropping off masks. The drop-off locations were strategically selected for your safety and convenience. Members of United Way of Greenbrier Valley will collect masks and mask supplies from each location on Mondays and Thursdays and distribute locally to health facilities in need. For questions, please contact United Way of Greenbrier Valley 304-647-3783 or info@unitedwaygbv.org.
