Local organization #IveGotYourBack911, who works to support first responders and their mental health are expanding their business during the COVID-19 pandemic to help supply personal protective equipment for our local front line workers.
The world wide known but locally started organization has been working overtime to produce more of their famous #IveGotYourBack911 products including hoodies and t-shirts to raise money to purchase the much needed PPE. So far throughout the month of April they have raised $15,000 that has gone towards purchasing the PPE, including from local business Best Damn Doors who have been making face shields for front line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#IveGotYourBack911 co-founder Shaun Taylor says it’s a win for them as they are also get to support a local company in the process.
#IveGotYourBack911 co-founder Jill Foster says in addition to the purchase of face shields and other equipment, they have also been holding a PPE drive at their shop.
Foster says that they are so thankful to the community for supporting their initiative, so much so that they’ve sold out of products in under 3 minutes because of the demand.
#IveGotYourBack911 will also be teaming up with Wounded Warriors Canada to launch a custom #IVEGOTYOURBACK911 x NOVASCOTIASTRONG hoodie with all money raised going into a charitable fund established to assist first responders in Nova Scotia
Those looking to try and get their hands on one of their products can do so through their website.
