Darien Mask Brigade
Our current reality calls for wearing masks in public places and when not able to appropriately distance ourselves from others. This places a burden on local organizations and businesses, as their employees are required to wear masks at all times in order to operate and serve the community.
A few members of the Human Services Planning Council, which is convened by The Community Fund of Darien, created the Darien Mask Brigade, where individuals and groups may "adopt" a business/organization and support their work by providing cloth masks for their employees.
A few members of the Human Services Planning Council, which is convened by The Community Fund of Darien, created the Darien Mask Brigade, where individuals and groups may "adopt" a business/organization and support their work by providing cloth masks for their employees.
How Does It Work?
- Review the list of participating groups below and the number of masks each requests.
- Choose your organization by completing the Adopt a Business section below. Your selection will be confirmed by email. (You may partially adopt a business, and make fewer masks than the total number requested)
- Once confirmed, set up to make your masks at home! You can also purchase masks for this project; some local businesses are surviving making masks through this time. Please complete your masks within 2 weeks.
- Masks can be pleated or triangle-shaped. Patterns with and without sewing machine, or use your own.
- Masks should be made of 2 layers of tightly woven fabric, preferably pre-washed 100% cotton, with elastic or fabric ties/ear loops.
- Size of 12 inches by 6 inches is standard for adults, roughly 6 x 7 inches for the fabric part, not counting ties.
- When you have completed your mask project, you may deliver to the business/organization or we will be glad to organize contactless collection and delivery. Please email community@communityfunddarien.org to confirm delivery/collection. Include a snapshot if you wish! THANK YOU!!!
Business |
# of Employees |
# of Masks |
Status |
10 |
30 |
Adopted |
|
15 |
15 |
Delivered |
|
8 |
16 |
Delivered |
|
220 |
40 |
Available |
|
4 |
4 |
Delivered |
|
10 |
10 |
Delivered |
|
55 |
55 |
Available |
|
2 |
15 |
Delivered |
|
14 |
14 |
Delivered |
|
250 |
250 (still need 230) |
Available |
|
28 |
28 |
Available |
|
2 |
4 |
Adopted |
|
8 |
8 |
Adopted |
|
17 |
34 |
Available |
|
7 |
30 (for drivers) |
Available |
|
40 (for new dads) |
40 (new preemie dads) |
Available |
Questions? Email community@communityfunddarien.org
