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Inspired by the personal stories of those impacted by COVID-19, Dr. Tracee Perryman with Center of Hope Family Services used her skills as a recording artist and gathered community members to put together a PSA with a simple ask - mask up, Toledo.

The Mask Up Project encourages everyone to wear a mask and think about not only yourself, but the people around you, especially in communities that are at a higher risk of getting COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting urban and minority populations hard, so a non-profit organization in Toledo is hoping to be a part of the solution in Lucas County. 

Songwriter, recording artist and CEO of the Center of Hope Family Services Inc., Dr. Tracee Perryman, penned a song to encourage mask-wearing and social distancing in urban communities and inner-city areas.

The ultimate goal of The Mask Up Toledo project, spearheaded by the Toledo-based Center of Hope Family Services and made possible through a grant from the City of Toledo Department of Neighborhoods, is to reduce the spread of the virus among minority populations through education.

Center of Hope Family Services has received a grant from the Greater Toledo Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund. This money will help Center of Hope continue its work during the pandemic.

Life skills, literacy, culture, community, collaboration, and etiquette, all baked into a fun and engaging experience

As the world desperately attempts to heal from a global pandemic, Center of Hope Family Services decided to act and serve those needing a helping hand with nutritious foods. The Center of Hope’s Hands of Hope program is providing 12,000 pounds of fresh meat, produce, and dairy items to 300 families every week.