America s Mask Challenge Provides Masks to Schools in 50 States
United Way, the Business Roundtable and the CDC Foundation Initiative provides masks to millions of students, teachers, and staff
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ United Way Worldwide today announced that, nearly 28 million masks have been distributed among 167 school districts throughout all 50 United States, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia as part of America s Mask Challenge, which aimed to expedite mask delivery to Title I schools across the country during the second half of the 2020-2021 school year.
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As part of America s Mask Challenge, United Way of Davidson County coordinated with HanesBrands Inc. to deliver 121,500 reusable cloth masks for 47 under-resourced schools in Davidson County during December and January to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
The challenge was a new initiative from United Way, the Business Roundtable, a group of 182 CEOs from large American companies and the CDC Foundation. The challenge aimed to deliver 200 million washable face masks to 40 million students, teachers and staff in America’s most under-resourced schools, averaging about five washable masks per person.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cloth masks in schools can help slow the spread of the coronavirus, along with other mitigation strategies like hand-washing, social distancing and regular cleansing and disinfecting of frequently-touched surfaces, in schools and buses. The challenge, which launched on Dec. 9, was expediting mask delivery fo
Since the inauguration, President Joe Biden’s White House has been a flurry of activity. From extending the eviction and foreclosure moratorium to launching a “100 Days Mask Challenge,” steps are already being taken to restore what Biden has long promised: the soul of America. This administration faces its fair share of domestic challenges, but a cornerstone of Biden’s campaign was reclaiming the mantle of America as a world leader.
It’s a definitive shift in tone from the previous administration, which operated with an America First mindset. Withdrawing from long-standing partnerships and levying sanctions at record rates signalled a willingness to punish allies and foes alike. It’s no wonder the Biden administration is rushing to repair the damage to relationships they view as crucial to maintaining a peaceful world order and promoting democratic ideals.
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