Thank you for supporting the Vashon Community

Mask Recipient & Donor Testimonials

Thank you for your work! ​~ Kelly

Thank you for what you’re doing. ~ Dan

You’re doing beautiful work. Bright blessings and peace. ~ Christie

I donated because we need to take care of and look out for one another. ~ Daniel

You have done a fabulous job ​organizing Masks for Vashon In one very short week! ~ Donna

Thank you so much for this wonderful gift. You are all amazing and the community is very lucky to have you. ~ Rita

Thanks for doing this for everyone. We need to keep us all safe and healthy when and if we go out! ~Jennie

They arrived, they are beautiful, they are much needed.

Thanks for taking on yet another community initiative.

I received our masks today. A big thanks to you all. 

I love you all. Thank you for your service!!!! ~ Dan

Funding FAQs

Who Does #MasksForVashon Support? 
Free hand-sewn reusable masks are distributed to Vashon residents, medical & non-medical caregivers, postal workers, first responders, school meal programs, bus drivers, grocery store staff, childcare workers, nonprofits, essential needs  businesses, and more.
How Funds Are Used?
#MasksForVashon funds support purchasing supplies, such as fabric, elastic, thread and machine repairs that may be needed. While some fabric and materials are donated, it’s typically in quantities that do not support the large quantity of masks the community and its public-facing workforce need.
How Do You Source Mask Materials?
While some fabric and materials are donated, donated materials cannot support the large quantity of masks the community and its public-facing workforce need, therefore fabric, materials and some repairs are covered with donor funds.
How Much Does It Cost To Produce Masks?The cost to create a mask is $1.37 to 2.11 for fabric, elastic, thread and ties, etc. and fluctuates slightly based on cost of materials available and used.  The team of volunteers is sewing masks with elastic, masks with flat ties, masks with paracord ties and filters for the mask pockets.
What Are Your Accounting Practices?
​#MasksForVashon’s management and leadership team have a breadth of experience working for nonprofits and serving on several nonprofit boards of directors. It oversees and explicitly protects the physical and financial contributions of its donors. All material and production expenses are tracked and funds are distributed to pay for materials as they arise. Financial statements of expenses incurred are tracked methodically by a Controller and designated fund manager.
Questions? Please email masksforvashon@gmail.com
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