Volunteers Who Donated 21,000 Masks: Huntington Local Heroes

HUNTINGTON, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Carol Kirkpatrick, who nominated Mask Mavens of Huntington, as local heroes.

Name:
Mask Mavens of Huntington, LI

State:
NY

Hometown:
Huntington

Hero's job:
Volunteer

Relationship to nominee:
I was part of this team of volunteers

Reason for recognition:
The Mask Mavens have donated over 21,000 masks, all made by volunteers

One thing to know:
This was a group of women who volunteered to cut, sew, and distribute masks to anyone needing one.

Thank you for all you do, Mask Mavens of Huntington!

>> Do you have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here. Read about other heroes from across New York here.