Protect Our Frontline

Total shipped PPE: 68,962 pcs

States: 25 / Locations: 153

Total raised: $10,075

Donors: 113

Protect Our Frontline: Safeguarding Our Healthcare Heroes

In the face of an unprecedented global health crisis, the call to action for Philanthropy Worldwide was clear and immediate: protect our frontline. As COVID-19 swept across nations, it brought to light an urgent need—the need for personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE became the first line of defense for our healthcare workers, the brave individuals who stepped into the eye of the storm each day to combat an invisible enemy.

The importance of PPE cannot be overstated. Masks, gloves, gowns, and face shields are more than just fabric and plastic—they are the armor in a battle where the stakes are human lives. At the start of the pandemic, when PPE was scarce and the virus was relentless, ensuring that our frontline workers were equipped with this armor was not just critical—it was a matter of life and death.

Philanthropy Worldwide took the initiative, understanding that to slow the spread of the virus, we had to act swiftly and decisively. We leveraged our global network, reaching out to trusted partners and donors, to source high-quality PPE. Our efforts were not just about procurement; they were about logistics, about overcoming unprecedented challenges in transportation and distribution to deliver safety to those who were risking it all for us.

From the heart of the crisis in New York to the stretched resources of rural clinics, we worked tirelessly to ensure that PPE reached the hands that needed it most. Our campaign, #PROTECTOURFRONTLINE, was more than a call for donations—it was a movement that galvanized communities, businesses, and individuals into action. Together, we've managed to distribute over 50,000 masks, among other critical PPE supplies, to frontline workers across the nation.

As we continue to navigate the tail end of this pandemic, the lessons remain. The value of preparedness, the power of collective action, and the enduring spirit of human empathy have been the cornerstones of our initiative. Philanthropy Worldwide remains committed to the cause, adapting to the evolving needs of our healthcare systems and standing ready to support those who protect us all.

Join us in our ongoing mission to #PROTECTOURFRONTLINE. Your support is not just a donation—it's a tribute to every healthcare worker's courage, a contribution to their safety, and a step towards a healthier future for everyone.

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That's a Wrap!

We began Philanthropy Worldwide to help healthcare providers during the PPE crisis. New York was ground zero of COVID19 in the US so we started there. As PPE supplies depleted in the US, we quickly reached out to our contacts in Asia to source the PPE. We were fortunate to get in touch with our generous donors and were able to send 17,000 PPE (N95, KN95, Surgical Masks, Gloves and Goggles) within a matter of days to the hospitals that were hardest hit.

Over the 6 month campaign, we raised over $10,000, our team was able to source and send 45,122 masks (mix of N95, KN95 and surgical masks), 12,700 gloves, 10,000 faceshields, 1,100 gowns, and 40 goggles to over 153 locations across 25 states. We mainly distributed to hospitals but also to nursing homes, fire stations, rehabilitation homes, dental offices, and grocery stores. Some locations included NYU Langone, Kaiser Downey, UCLA Hospital, VA Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Mount Sinai, Bellevue, Jacobi, City of Hope, Kaiser Panorama City, Kaiser Oakland, and others.

Total shipped PPE: 68,962 pcs

States: 25

Locations: 153

We’d like to take this opportunity to truly thank all the donors and frontline workers that are risking their lives to help others. Please know that you’ve all had a part in saving lives!