Nassau Girl And Boy Scouts Recognized For Homemade Mask Donations

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Nassau County were recognized on Friday for their donations of homemade masks to local residents.

As part of the Town's mask-making initiative, Scouts were provided with step-by-step tutorials to make masks and a blank card for them to include a personal note to the recipient. Over the course of a month, over 100 masks were created and donated to the North Hempstead Housing Authority, which distributed the masks to residents.

North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, members of the Town Board and North Hempstead Housing Authority thanked the Scouts for their donations.

"The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Nassau County are dedicated to helping others, especially those in their community," Bosworth said. "We are so thankful to them for using their skills and making a difference in helping others.”

A New York State Executive Order currently requires all individuals to wear a face covering in public and when social distancing is not possible amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.