We are NEAR, Networks for Emergencies and Relief, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation set up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As of May 15, 2021 we have raised more than $695,000 and donated over 4.3 million protective masks including 2.9M three-ply surgical masks, 1.4M KN95s and 5K N95s to groups including:

• 600K masks through Eco-Soap Bank to vulnerable communities in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, India

• The Navajo Nation

• The American Indian Association of Illinois

• NYC Homeless Services

• Free and Charitable Clinics of Virginia

• The Bowery Mission (NYC)

• Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management

• Maryland Department of Health (homeless initiatives)

• Ali Forney Center (NYC)

• START Opioid Addiction Treatment Clinics

• Chicago Criminal Justice System

• Chicago Homeless Shelters

• Maine Department of Corrections, Women's Programs

• The NYC Mayor’s Office

• United Way South East Michigan.