- Robyn Turk
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Skechers has teamed with United Way of Greater Los Angeles and
other charities to donate one million face masks to communities in
need.
The footwear brand will provide non-medical triple-layer surgical
style masks to non-profit organizations that typically do not receive
PPE from government institutions. Those benefitted by the donation
will include community and public education centers, health and rehab
outreach facilities, homeless shelters and food banks.
“Throughout the pandemic, two things have flourished: creativity
and care,” Elise Bulk, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Los
Angeles, said in a statement. “It’s heartwarming to see fans from
around the world express themselves to raise awareness in concert with
the charitable efforts of a local business with a global reach like
Skechers. As case numbers increase across the Los Angeles area, United
Way is proud to partner with Skechers, donating masks where they can
protect front-line workers and the most vulnerable people in our
community.”
United Way will distribute the Skechers masks to facilities over
the next month, focusing on the metropolitan region from San Gabriel
to Long Beach over the next month. The remaining masks from Skechers’
donation will be distributed to facilities in key vulnerable
communities across the country.
Image: Skechers
