The world is lacking in a range of supplies from crucial life-saving equipment like ventilators, to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep our essential workers safe, and basic necessities, such as food and personal care items. Though this isn’t great news, companies and organizations all across the globe are rallying together to help.
Here’s how you can help too:
1. Use social media. Check your own feed! You could get a pretty good idea of your community’s needs while scrolling. Involve your customers in the rally to help others. Community outreach could have a large impact on your brand recognition come boating time!
2. Reach out to your local Chamber of Commerce. This is another great way to get a feel for what our community needs are. A little goes a long way in helping others during this time. (Even if it’s as simple as a roll of toilet paper or two.)
3. Check your state’s or province’s department of health website. We can’t promise that every state or province has the amount of detail on this as others, but check in and see what the situation is like in your area and learn how you could help!
4. Take inventory. One dealer had thousands of n95 masks that they were able to contribute to the cause. This is a huge help! But be sure if you are still selling and servicing that you have enough gloves for your own staff to stay safe, before donating.
Here are some examples of manufacturers and dealers who have made an impact in their local area:
Buckeye Marine’s Food Bank
Two Maryland boatyards, a Maine publication, marine trade association collect critical supplies
Brunswick and Correct Craft step up to devote time to PPE supply.
Brunswick Boat Group’s Sea Ray and Boston Whaler brands now sewing masks.
Comment below with ideas on how you can help your local community during this time! And don’t forget, if you’re in need of help, visit our COVID-19 Resources page.
Updated 4.22.2020
