July 24, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 131 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E679]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS MASKING A DIFFERENCE ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 2020

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, the following was 
published in the Aiken CEO on Thursday, July 23, 2020:

       As the coronavirus continues to impact the Palmetto State, 
     South Carolina Association of Habitat for Humanity announces 
     a statewide effort to ensure nonprofits have the resources 
     needed to safely serve communities during the pandemic. 
     Masking a Difference is a one-day collaboration which will 
     distribute 175,000 masks and 2,800 gallons of hand sanitizer 
     among nonprofit organizations and Volunteer Organizations 
     Active in Disasters (VOAD) partners at 17 Habitat locations 
     throughout SC.
       ``Our toolkit has expanded beyond hammers and shopping 
     carts,'' shared Nancy Lee, executive director of the state 
     association of Habitat for Humanity. ``As nonprofits are 
     being called on to do more with fewer resources, I'm grateful 
     Habitat has been given the opportunity to share these 
     supplies with our fellow philanthropic partners.''
       Since February, Habitat for Humanity has been working 
     alongside state and federal agencies to ensure the safety of 
     Habitat teams, partners, and communities. Habitat credits 
     South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) and 
     Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for enabling this 
     collaboration to occur.
       As of July 12, Habitat for Humanity has already distributed 
     over 150,000 masks and 630 gallons of hand sanitizer 
     throughout 37 counties. Upon conclusion of Masking a 
     Difference, Habitat will have dispersed a total of 325,000 
     masks and 3,400 gallons of hand sanitizer to assist in South 
     Carolina's coronavirus response.
       Nonprofit organizations seeking additional information are 
     encouraged to visit southcarolinahabitat.org. Masking a 
     Difference request forms for cloth face coverings and 50-
     gallon drums of hand sanitizer will remain open through noon 
     on July 20, 2020. Submissions from eligible organizations 
     will be accepted in the order received. Notifications will be 
     sent out the week of July 20 announcing the locations of 
     pick-up and official distribution date of Masking a 
     Difference.

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