South Florida Fashion Academy Students Make Masks for Seniors

Students at the South Florida Fashion Academy (SFFA) are sewing masks for area seniors during the coronavirus pandemic, reports Local10 . The Academy said the program, offered for students ages 11 to 18, was established to "fulfill the lack of programs in our communities geared towards the arts, entrepreneurial skill set, and self-love. SFFA fosters creativity and career focus while educating its students to embrace inclusiveness, sustainability, and a sense of community." Participants have started virtual classes amid the pandemic, although they visit SFFA daily in pairs to sew the masks. "To date, we have sewn approximately 750 masks for local residents and senior citizens at assisted living communities," said SFFA's Taj McGill. Students hope to create and donate 1,000 masks by the end of this month.