Become a Donor

Our organization has created 8 regional teams in Northern Ontario that canvas existing personal protective equipment (PPE) from dentists, salons, construction companies and others, to redirect them to healthcare facilities in need.

We have teamed up with the Northern Supply Chain to ensure that we are targeting not only local needs in each area, but that larger donations are distributed to facilities who are at risk of a shortage within the next 10-14 days.

As much as possible, donations stay local. Larger donations may be redistributed depending on the critical need for PPE to neighbouring communities in Northern Ontario.

 

We are looking for donations of the following items:

surgical masks | surgical gowns | hand-sewn masks

hand-sewn gowns | N95 masks | baby monitors

walkie talkies | face shields + more!

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To donate your materials please submit the following form

One of our team members will be in contact with you shortly.

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DONATING SEWN EQUIPMENT

If you have sewn equipment to donate please submit the Donor Form

After this, we will connect you with a healthcare facility in need.

 

For more details on designs, fabrics and donating process see our Donor information sheet

For frequently asked questions such as:

Are hand-sewn masks safe?
What do government organizations recommend?
Who are hand-sewn masks intended for?

Check the General Information Sheet for this information.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact us at northernontarioppeforhcp@gmail.com

Other sewing campaigns & sewing groups

Click here to see if one is available in your area

Sewing Campaigns & Groups

DISCLAIMER

• Hand-sewn masks should only be provided to those who are unable to acquire manufactured PPE (e.g., medical masks or N-95 respirators) that are regulated and safety tested.
• Homemade masks, caps, and gowns are not considered PPE, since their capability to protect users is unknown. We are unable to guarantee the effectiveness or safety of hand-sewn masks, caps, and gowns for wearers. Caution should be exercised when considering this option.
• Homemade masks should ideally be used in combination with a face shield that covers the entire front and sides of the face.
• Studies show that hand-sewn masks may be approximately 3-30% effective at reducing the user’s exposure to airborne particles.
• Users should be aware that hand-sewn masks, caps, and gowns may give users a false sense of protection that may encourage risk taking and/or decrease attention to other hygiene measures (Consensus Study Report, 2006)
• We are unable to compensate donors for costs of supplies or labor.

Donate to Protect our Frontline

$2 = 1 Mask.
Just TWO  DOLLARS will make a face shield to protect our Northern Ontario Healthcare Workers, but we need your help to keep making them. 

Donate today to help us cover 3D Printing and shipping expenses.

Donate to our GoFundMe Today!