Since winter began in the Northern Hemisphere, the Covid-19 pandemic has only worsened, with global cases recently surpassing 50 million. In B.C., confirmed Covid-19 cases have increased rapidly, with new cases steadily topping 500 each day. Now, proper physical distancing, wearing masks, and handwashing have become more important than ever to help combat the spread of the virus and keep our communities safe.
This week, the Lotus Light Charity Society (LLCS) finished producing a second batch of fabric masks to donate to organizations serving low-income families, seniors, inner-city schoolchildren, and other vulnerable groups.
Recipients of the second batch included: Carnegie Community Centre, South Vancouver Neighbourhood House, The Salvation Army Belkin House, Cloverdale Community Kitchen, Strathcona Community Centre, Immigrant Link Centre Society, Gold Ribbon Society, Earthwise Society, and inner city schools Seymour Elementary, Thunderbird Elementary, Britannia Elementary, Vanier School, and Montgomery School.
The LLCS has now distributed a total of 25,000 free cloth masks to help vulnerable community members during the pandemic. Of the masks donated, two-thirds of them were sewn by LLCS volunteers. The LLCS would like to express its gratitude to the volunteers who dedicated their free time, as well as the sponsors in our community for their support in making this donation possible.
“Through learning and caring, we help to build a better tomorrow.” For more information about various LLCS programs, please contact us by email at llcsvancouver@gmail.com, by telephone at 604-685-5548, or online at http://vllcs.org. The LLCS is a registered charity: BN 14110-4893-RR0001.
