Local volunteers continue to join the effort to supply the front lines with the help of their sewing machines.
Members of local networking groups including the 100 Women who Care South Georgian Triangle and Collingwood Probus clubs have joined members of the Collingwood Climate Action Team in the sewing of cloth masks.
Lisa Farano of Elephant Thoughts, had been collecting donations of fabric and supplies already. She read about RAW Artists Canada connecting sewers with organizations in their community in need of masks and signed up to be part of the effort.
Farano has created a “Sewing Angel” supply shed, located in the parking lot of the Collingwood Youth Centre, where she stocks a supply of donated fabric, thread, elastic, and wire. Those wishing to sew masks to be donated can pick up some supplies from the shed.
The rules posted on location urge people to bring their own scissors to cut material, elastic and wire), take only what you need, and practice social distancing.
Farano is also accepting donations of fabric, elastic, wire (pipe cleaners), and thread at the Elephant Thoughts front door under the covered porch. Supplies can be left there anytime.
Interested makers can join by filling out the form here. RAW Canada has created an instructional video for mask makers here.
Those in need of masks can fill out the form here.
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and Health Canada both state on their websites a homemade mask has not been proven to protect the person wearing it, but it can be used as an additional measure to protect others around you.
