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Houston Asian-American Chamber Donates Masks and Medical Supplies for COVID-19 Response

Houston’s Asian American Chamber of Commerce donated 10,000 masks and other medical supplies for City of Houston personnel to fight the spread of COVID-19.

HOUSTON – (Realty News Report) – The Asian American Chamber of Commerce has donated more than $42,000 worth of medical supplies to the City of Houston in response to urgent requests for personal protective equipment.

“As a united community—including Chinese-American, Korean-American, Vietnamese-American, Japanese-American, Filipino-American and other AAPI groups—we are committed to helping Houston through this difficult time and will support Mayor Sylvester Turner and the City of Houston in whatever is needed,” said Bin Yu, Chair of the Asian Chamber Board.

These supplies will play a crucial role in the city’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to protect employees who work with populations at higher risk of exposure.

The Chamber donated the following items:

  • 10,000 masks

  • 40 gallons of hand sanitizer

  • 825 isolation gowns

  • 270 protective goggles

  • 500 face shields

  • 250 boot covers

  • 3,600 gloves

“I want to thank the Asian Chamber of Commerce for their generosity,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Despite business losses and other challenges resulting from COVID-19, they remained committed to giving back to the wider community.”

The donated supplies will be distributed among the Houston Fire Department, Houston Police Department, Houston Health Department, and other City of Houston personnel who need protective equipment.

Illy Jaffer, a Houston Health Department employee and member of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce board, played a key role in coordinating this donation.

Organizations and groups that contributed to the Asian Chamber’s donation campaign include:

  • Houston Tsinghua Alumni Association

  • Sino Professionals Association

  • JJ Clemence Volunteer Team

  • Chinese Civic Center

  • Houston Beijing University Alumni Association

  • George H.W. Bush Foundation – China Coronavirus Action Network

  • Houston Chinese Association

  • Chinese Association of Professionals in Science and Technology

“The City of Houston has supported our Chamber throughout our 30-year history,” Yu added. “We built this campaign around the idea: ‘Together, Houston is Stronger!’”

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