Renewed call for donation of reusable masks for homeless

MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ONT. -- Regional HIV/AIDS Connection is again asking for donations of reusable cloth masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 among those more at risk.

The organization says that with many of their clients face "challenges, including housing instability, that make social distancing difficult."

The call comes as masks become mandatory in transit buses, taxis and ride shares, and in personal care businesses on Monday.

They will distribute the face masks through their Carepoint Consumption and Treatment Service.

Anyone in the community who can sew or make non-medical masks is asked to contact Fran McKeown, their volunteer service coordinator, at 519-239-0802.

Donated masks should be snug, but comfortable, include straps or ties and multiple layers of fabric, and be machine washable. Instructions are available online.

Donations can be dropped of at John Gordon Home at 596 Pall Mall St. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or pick-up can be arranged.

Section 22 Class Order from @MLHealthUnit comes into effect July 20th requiring all clients, customers, & employees wear face coverings. In order to best serve our community, we still need your help. Support us as we collect handmade face masks to be distributed to those we serve pic.twitter.com/ySt2u0GjEW

— Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (@hivaidsconnect) July 15, 2020