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Gnomedica, Chinese Professional Club Donate Masks to District F
With help from Council Member Tiffany Thomas, 15,000 masks will be distributed to the most vulnerable residents in District F
Amidst enduring uncertainties created by COVID19, personal protective equipment remains a critical need for communities across America. In the spirit of bridging essential supplies with the most vulnerable, Gnomedica, a Woodlands-based, family-run PPE manufacturer, partnered with Alice Lee, President of the Chinese Professional Club of Houston in donating 15,000 face masks to District F, a richly diverse community in the Houston metropolis.
The masks were received by City of Houston Council Member Tiffany Thomas, whose office is currently coordinating their distribution to the most vulnerable district residents through its network of community partners. Sized for youths and adults, the masks carry a particle filtration efficiency above 99% and are embroidered with cartoon patterns as a way of spreading messages of optimism.
Already, distribution efforts have begun with local childcare facilities. Senior homes and organizations that assist with income-constrained families will also be allocated masks for direct delivery to residents.
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As these protective supplies reach the city’s most vulnerable, they also carry the commitment of Gnomedica and the Chinese Professional Club in helping to fulfill the diverse needs of Greater Houston during a critical time.
"As COVID cases are on the rise, everyone has an essential role to play in protecting our neighbors and communities," said Jessica Li, co-founder of Gnomedica and a member of the Chinese Professional Club.
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With news of new virus variants spreading in the States, properly wearing a mask and practicing social distancing become more critical than ever, added co-founder Weimen Li.
“Especially during these trying times, empathy and compassion, virtues cherished by the Asian American community, will stand as our guiding principles,” noted Alice Lee, president of the CPC.
Inspired by the passing of Jessica's father in 2020 and created with the goal of hastening the end of COVID-19, Gnomedica is dedicated to supplying reliable, affordable face masks and shields manufactured to communities in need. To date, Gnomedica has provided over 3.7 million masks to municipalities and public service agencies across 15 states.