South Suburban College is donating supplies and masks to local healthcare providers. The College’s Allied Health & Careers and Nursing Departments have gathered a significant range of N95 masks with respirators, surgical masks, filters, gloves, gowns and personal protection kits for area hospitals.
Additionally, although the college is closed staff at the SouthWorks Maker Lab within the College’s Oak Forest Center have been granted limited access in order to produce 3-D face shields.
“All of these items will be donated to local agencies and hospitals,” said Dr. Lynette Stokes, SSC President. “I’m so proud that our institution is able to do some small part to help keep our local healthcare workers safe.”
The SSC Foundation also announced the establishment of a COVID-19 Student Impact Fund with an initial $10,000 commitment to provide some relief to students. The foundation hopes to secure additional donations to assist students with hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as initiate an investment in the expansion of SSC healthcare programs.
Tax deductible donations may be made by check to “SSC Foundation” or online from ssc.edu/foundation. The foundation extended its general scholarship deadline to April 24 and its spring gala, Showcase 2020-Rx for Success, has been rescheduled for Aug. 14.