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Grassroots project aims to distribute hygiene supplies
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Posted on Apr 27 2020
With many CNMI residents furloughed or working with reduced hours due to COVID-19, a grassroots initiative called Project Guiaiya is seeking to help those who may not have essential items that are needed in the fight against the pandemic.
That means badly needed cleaning and hygiene care items like laundry detergent, hand soap, bleach, toothbrushes, and masks.
According to Taann Kabua-Demapan, who is behind Project Guiaiya, they are planning to put together small care packages for families, with the help of volunteers, and will distribute them next Saturday.
“We are also looking to get some puzzles and coloring books for the kids as well,” she said.
Their target is to hand out the items to about 70 to 80 families. They are hoping more donations would come in to help more who are in dire need with these kinds of essentials.
“One thing that drove me to want to do this is I wanted to ensure that everybody has an opportunity not just to stay healthy or take care of their daily needs, but to prevent COVID-19 from getting into their homes,” Kabua-Demapan said.
After this initial phase of distribution, she hopes that they can still keep the project going and help other families. “We need more grassroots approaches especially now with families who have lost their jobs,” she added.
Kabua-Demapan would like to thank volunteers and individuals that have reached out to help her with donations. “It is great to see people helping each other,” she said.
To make a donation to Project Guiaiya, contact Kabua-Demapan at 287-3362. (Chevy Alipio)
