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VIRTUAL NEED - Making Masks for Families in Need (DOS)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the Orange County Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) has been activated to support immediate volunteer needs, including hands-on and virtual opportunities during this disaster.
ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL PROJECT:
During the coronavirus pandemic volunteers are needed to make fabric masks and you can help from the safety of your own home as Virtual Volunteers. The masks you make will be distributed to the families living in Pathways of Hope’s shelters, our employees, and families seeking housing. We currently have 25 staff, dozens of active volunteers, 60 people in our shelters, and up to 60 households visiting the HUB in a day. Thank you for supporting our community's most vulnerable residents during these difficult times!
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Collect the materials needed to make fabric masks as stated in the tutorial of your choice. Four videos are posted below, but you are not limited to them. Please note that all masks must be made of either 100% cotton and have 2 layers of fabric or HEPA filters (vacuum bag material).
Basic supplies include a sewing machine, thread, scissors, 100% cotton fabric, pins, nose wire (like pipe cleaner or twist tie, optional), elastic (optional), and time. In the videos, you will find the directions on how much fabric is needed, and how to cut and sew the masks together.
Select a video below for instructions:
- How to sew a simple pleated face mask (with nose wire and filter slot): Simple Pleated Face Mask
- How to make a face mask (JoAnn Fabric): JoAnn Fabric - Face Mask
- Tutorial on How to BATCH sew masks: Batch Sew Masks
- Shaped denim face mask (JoAnn Fabric): Denim Face Mask
This information is also posted on our Pathways website at https://www.pohoc.org/remote-volunteering/.
DROP OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
Once your first aid kit(s) has been completed you are ready to drop them off.
Drop off location: 611 S. Ford Ave, Fullerton CA 92832. Please wear a mask and knock on the far-right door of the building.
Days and Times: Monday through Fridays between 9:30-11:30am! If this time does not fit your schedule, please let us know.
These are the drop off times that have been created for the safety of our staff and volunteers in order to maintain social distancing. Please park and knock on the far-right blue door and a staff member will collect the masks. You will not enter the building.
ABOUT PATHWAYS OF HOPE:
Pathways of Hope is a nonprofit organization that serves families and individuals throughout North Orange County. For over 45 years Pathways of Hope has been providing food, shelter, and support and prevention services to the hungry, homeless, and marginalized through the assistance of local congregations, volunteers, businesses, and grants from foundations and government agencies.
The Pathways of Hope HUB of Hope offers emergency food, hygiene, and sanitation items to homeless and low-income families and individuals as well as a walk-up center for individuals and families seeking housing assistance.
Age Minimum (with Adult): 10+, Minimum Age:18+
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