Teacher Care Kit 2021

​​After realizing the hard work our teachers put into making virtual and hybrid classes filled with positivity and engagement, 
we wanted to show our appreciation for their dedication. Thus, CYCG initiated the COVID Teacher Care Kits project in order to show our love and care to our amazing HCPSS teachers and staff.
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Teachers can request their free kits through this Teacher request form. 

We have proudly delivered 1700+ kits to 64 HCPSS schools (80% of 77 HCPSS schools). 
A handy mask lanyard is included recently.
Watch our story Here ​

Recognized by Governor's press!
2021 Volunteer Recognition Day (9/3/2021)
Maryland Strong (9/7/2021)
Maryland Governor's Citation.
Howard County Innovation Grant


National Award-winning Project
Featured on many medias like Baltimore Sun, WUSA9, Washington Post, USNews, Yahoo, ABC, and more.
Check Media Coverage for details

Other Recognitions
Baltimore Sun                3-12-2021
CMS PTA Newsletter     3-5-2021
MRHS Tweet                 3-22-2021
CMS PTA Newsletter       4-7-2021
Clarksville ES Tweet     4-28-2021
CMS PTA Newsletter    4-30-2021
HCPSS Student News    5-19-2021
Baltimore Sun               5-20-2021
River Hill Villager           Aug 2021 
Forest Ridge ES                   11-3-21
Governor’s Citation      1-12-2022
River Hill HS Tweet         4-7-2022
HCPSS News                    4-8-2022

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Our Face Mask Designs

#1: School Day

#2: Bookworm

#3: Math Symbol

#4: Math

#5 Science Formula

#6: Science

#7 Music

#8: Books

#9: Solid Black

#10: Nurse

#11: Kitchen

#12: Color Pencils

#13: Sports

#14: Medical

#15: Dr. Seuss's ABC

#16: Dr. Seuss's 123

Governor's Citation

Each kit consists of 5 items with $20 market value.
-One Face Mask

• School-themed, 22 designs which cover almost all school subjects, such as English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading, Tech, Art, Music, PE, Health, FACS, Media, solid black, and more. Some subjects have multiple designs.      
  

​              - Self-designed template, easy for the beginners to sew 
              - Handmade with tightly woven comfortable cotton
              - Double layers with a filter pocket
              - Sewed in plastic nose bridge for better protection
              - Adjustable ear loop
              - 100% cotton, washable and reusable. 
              - All fabrics are pre-washed and ironed.
              - Non-medical level
 -One PM 2.5 disposable filter 
​-One handmade ear saver
-One handmade mask lanyard
-One thank-you card

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Key Volunteer Contributors

​River Hill HS:               Arthur W^#, Amanda W^*#, Tongtong G*, Grace H*, Michelle Y*, and Grace J*
Atholton HS:               Rebecca W^*, Steven T*, Anna T*
Marriot Ridge HS:      Angela T^, Emily H, Sarah F, Sanjana C, and Neha N
Mount Hebron HS:    David Z^
Clarksville MS:            Amanda W^*#, Jerry H, Daniel L, Brandon Y, Michael J, Jiaming Z^, Joy Z, Lily Z, Kyle C^,
                                       Evan C, Patrick D, Balwyn J, and Sophie S
Mount View MS:        Cynthia T^, Iris H^
Burleigh Manor MS:  Lucas D^
Folly Quarter MS:      Emma L^
Ellicott Mills MS:       Katherine Z^
Clarksville ES:            Wendy G
Pointers Run ES:       Nicole T, Kegan C
Manor Woods ES:    Dylani D, Evan T
  
^ School Coordinator
* Production Manager
#Project Leader

Teachers love our gifts!
We received over 500+ thank-you comments, emails and post cards from teachers. 

Here are some examples.
“I want to thank you so much for the face mask!  It was such a wonderful and appreciated surprise.  
As a seamstress, I am very impressed by the workmanship.  Masks I have purchased commercially are not made quite so well nor are they as comfortable.  Please express my gratitude to all of the volunteers.”
 
"We are so lucky and honored to have the support of Clarksville Youth Care Group. The masks they gave us are top-notch. They're extremely comfortable and even come with a filter insert and an extender for additional comfort. Having the support of CYCG has really helped teachers feel comfortable and safe during the transition back to school. Their efforts have truly made a difference in our school community."
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“This is so lovely of you and your organization! On behalf of educators in Howard County, thank you for undertaking such a kind and compassionate project. Your support means the world to us.”
 
“Thank you so much! This may be the best mask I’ve tried! And the ear saver is great. That has been one of my many worries about returning to school and wearing a mask for a long time. You guys are amazing. Thank you so much!”
 
“It is absolutely the best mask that I have, fun, comfortable and beautifully sewn! I won’t have to wear those generic “hospital”-like blue masks when teaching. You should be very proud of the work you are doing and the service you are providing to the community!”
 
“I am a special education teacher. I wanted to send a huge thank you to you and your group for the beautiful mask, carbon filter and ear saver. The mask is so well done, and I love that the nose bar is sewn in. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity. I will think of your group with gratitude every time I wear the mask, which will be often. With much appreciation and gratitude!”
 
“Thank you so much for making this kit for me. I am so touched that your group has done this for us. Please tell your group of students, Thank you. I look forward to wearing my new mask!”

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