Covid-19 has had a major impact on Minnesota FCCLA. 
On a bright note, Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) projects can still be
accomplished in spite of the Covid-19 virus. Many projects can be done at home,
such as making T-shirt bags to reduce consumption of plastics, or you could donate
gently used books to those that don’t have the ability to afford or obtain them. Also,
projects can be completed in very small groups. You can also sign up for virtual
events, such as the Climate Strike called Earth Challenge.
You can also help your GYSDAY flyercommunity respond to the Covid-19 outbreak. You can
advocate for assistance to those in need, since hygiene, and health amenities are
needed now more than ever. You could also provide childcare services for those
that need to work, donate blood, and help promote sanitary habits to help prevent
the spread. As we face this challenge we need to fully embrace our organization’s
focus to help families and communities.
And always remember to face the future with warm courage and high hope.
– Amber Findlay, President
La Crescent Chapter FCCLA members sewed and donated medical masks to local Hospital.
Advisor, Kristi Traxler made up kits with material and supplies needed to sew surgical masks. The kits were left outside the high school in a box for students to pick up and sew. A video showing how to sew the masks was shared with members. One member sewed 50 masks herself. Many other members sewed masks as well.
In less than a weeks time FCCLA members along with some other students sewed approximately 75 masks. These masks were donated to Gunderson Lutheran Hospital foundation. Students are continuing to sew masks. There are dropping completed masks in a box located at the entrance of the school. Local nursing homes have heard of our project and are asking for donations as well.
The local news station did a story on this project. Attached is a link
lhttps://wxow.com/2020/03/26/students-make-medical-masks/ink
Pictures are available if you would like to contact me