Ernie Ball, noted guitar string manufacturer and even instrument maker, has switched over a portion of their factory from their usual jobs to making face masks. Ernie Ball states they're making "400 two-ply 100% cotton knit jersey masks each day to help meet the community's increased need."
"We are dedicating our accessories and strap manufacturing departments to producing mask and are making it a top priority," said Brian Ball, CEO of Ernie Ball. "The Coachella Valley is our home and we want to help both local charities and the residents as well."
Ernie Ball will donate the first batch of masks to Martha's Village and other Coachella Valley organizations.
"This is an amazing, potentially life-saving donation and fulfills a very important need for both our frontline staff and more than 120 homeless residents, of which over half are families with children, that otherwise cannot afford masks," said Linda Barrack, president and CEO of Martha's Village. "We have over 60 employees that are working very hard to keep up with the rising level of services from the community during this pandemic and this will help to continue to ensure their safety."
Ernie Ball also notes they'll be giving face masks away to residents as well.
We're in this together. That's why we're dedicating our accessories and strap manufacturing departments to producing…
Posted by Ernie Ball on Tuesday, April 7, 2020
[via Guitar World ]
