The company recently donated 1,500 N95 masks to Brecksville firefighters and paramedics. The fire department uses the N-95 masks on all calls in which patients are suspected of having COVID-19 symptoms. As a precaution, first responders use surgical masks on all other calls.
Category Archives: covid-19
COVID-19 Mobile Triage Units Protected by Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine customer, HHI Corporation, a military contractor who specializes in chemical and biological containment systems, based in Ogden, UT, has built Mobile Triage Units (MTUs) to combat COVID-19. Read more
New Orleans receives PPE donation from Sherwin-Williams
New Orleans received a donation of 1,000 N95 masks from Sherwin-Williams. Supplies are being processed by New Orleans Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness and will be distributed to a combination of healthcare and frontline workers.
Tri-State District Supports Feed Evansville Program
The Tri-State District Women’s Networking Group collected donations to support the Feed Evansville Program. This group was able to provide meals for more than 200 families in Evansville, Indiana.
Beloit Team Donates to Local Hospital
The Sherwin-Williams team in Beloit, Wisconsin donated coveralls to frontline employees at a local hospital – OSF Healthcare.
Masks Donated to Arkansas Law Enforcement and First Responders
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Sherwin-Williams will donate 3,000 N95 masks to the state. “Law enforcement and first responders already work in high-risk environments and with this health crisis it is even more important for us to protect those who protect us,” said Rutledge.
Sharing PPE Donations and Hope Across Neighboring States of Utah and Nevada
Our teams in Utah and Nevada have been sharing messages of hope, working closely with customers who are making a difference and donating to those in need. Read more
Donating Coveralls to New Jersey Healthcare Staff
The team at the Haddon Heights Sherwin-Williams store donated coveralls to front line staff at Barclays Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Battle Creek Donations to Assisted Living Facilities
The team in Battle Creek, Indiana decided to put together care packages for some assisted living facilities and healthcare workers in the area.
Donation for Rural Hospital in Argentina
Sherwin-Williams Argentina donated products, through Foundation Yeah, to the Dr. Arturo Illia del Sauzalito Rural Hospital in Chaco, Argentina to create a special room to respond to COVID-19.
‘Helpers’ Mural Honors Heroes of the Coronavirus at the Oceanfront
When the Coronavirus pandemic has subsided and tourists return to Virginia Beach, artist Sam Welty wants people to remember the “helpers.” So he’s in the process of painting a 7,000 square-foot mural on the back wall of an Oceanfront hotel, with paint donated from Sherwin-Williams.
Automotive Branch Makes Donation in Ontario
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Branch in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada donated coveralls to Lake Ridge Hospital in Oshawa, Ontario.
Western Michigan District Donates to Lansing Hospitals
Sherwin-Williams Lansing, Michigan team gathered supplies from all stores in the market and a large donation was delivered to Ingham County Medical Care Facility.
Donation Made to First Responders and Hospitals in Virginia
The Sherwin-Williams Norfolk, VA district was honored to donate N95 masks, gloves, disinfectant spray and other PPE items to several local fire departments and hospitals.
Store Donates To Wellington Regional Hospital
The Loxahatchee, Florida Sherwin-Williams store team was able to donate safety supplies to the local hospital, Wellington Regional Hospital.
Gathering PPE Donations for Hoosiers’ Healthcare Heroes
We salute the actions of our store employees across Indiana, who came together to donate paint and essential PPE to healthcare heroes on the frontline. It’s an honor to donate an additional 1,500 gloves and 5,000 N95 masks to Indiana, and we thank the National Guard for distributing these to hospitals across the state. Read more
Providing Community Support in Redding, California
A Sherwin-Williams Sales Representative in Redding donated 100 N95 masks and alcohol swabs, collected by her team, to Mercy Foundation North, which supports multiple healthcare facilities throughout the area.
Sherwin-Williams Supports Hometown with Donations to Greater Cleveland Healthcare Community
Taking care of our neighbors has always been important to Sherwin-Williams. In this unprecedented environment, we have looked for multiple ways to help those around us. Read more
Chicago Team Continues Support
The McHenry, Illinois Sherwin-Williams Team from the Chicago Metro District donated masks, coveralls, gloves, and more to support their local first responders during these unprecedented times.
PPE Donations Made to Phoenix Hospital
The Phoenix, Arizona Sherwin-Williams team came together to donate much needed PPE to a local hospital – St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. They donated hundreds of items, including gloves, coveralls, shoe covers, and N95 masks to those working on the front lines.
Plastic Sheeting Donation Made to Ambitious Volunteers
A customer volunteering with a grassroots effort in Ann Arbor, Michigan – Angels Wear Gowns – expressed gratitude for the donation of painter’s plastic. The group is transforming it into no-sew isolation gowns. They have created 3,000+ gowns to date, donating to hospitals, nursing homes, EMS, jails, homeless shelters, and more.
New York Capital District Gives Back
The NY Capital District came together to help 8 hospitals in the area. It was a team effort to collect and distribute the masks, Tyvek suits, gloves and shoe covers to the heroes of the Upstate New York region.
Sherwin-Williams Paint Shield® Donation to Transformation Project
A pallet of Paint Shield® was donated for a project in Washington state’s King County that will provide rapid-response solutions to transform multiple sites into facilities equipped to quarantine patients who are unable to self-quarantine, particularly those lacking housing.
District Donates to Tulsa Police Department
The Tulsa, Oklahoma team connected with the city’s police department to donate available masks and respirators.
Sherwin-Williams Donates 5,000 N95 Masks to Mississippi
Attorney General Lynn Fitch thanked Sherwin-Williams for the donation of 5,000 N95 masks to Mississippi. The masks are being distributed through First Responders of Mississippi (FROM), a non-profit organization that helps police, fire, and rescue workers and agencies get equipment and support.
Cincinnati-Dayton District Donation to Local Hospitals
Across Cincinnati-Dayton District, the team donated more than 5,000 pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline medical workers. Masks, coveralls, gloves and shoe covers were donated to multiple organizations, including Miami Valley Hospital and Mercy Health.
Mountain District Donates to Hospitals in New Hampshire & Massachusetts
The Sherwin-Williams Mountain District team gathered personal protective equipment (PPE) to donate to Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Wentworth Douglas Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
50,000 gloves & 10,000 N95 masks Donated to Cleveland Clinic
At the end of March, the Cleveland Clinic launched the COVID-19 Community Response Campaign after community members asked what they could do to help those on the front line. Companies have donated, including a donation of 50,000 gloves and 10,000 N95 masks from Sherwin-Williams.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin District Donates Masks
The Sherwin-Williams Milwaukee team has been organizing mask donations throughout the district to local hospitals. Most recently, the team donated to ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial.
Toledo, Ohio Team Gives Back
The Toledo, Ohio District collected and donated supplies to Hospitals in the area. This included Mercy Health Life Flight Network for St. Vincent Medical Center and St. Rita’s Medical Center. This network provides air and ground transportation to the critically injured through operations of four air medical helicopters, four mobile intensive care units and more than 150 employees making a difference in lives every day.
Donations Made to Sarasota and Manatee Memorial Hospitals
Managers and Sales Representatives in the Southwest Florida Metro District stepped up to assist both Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Manatee Memorial Hospital with donations of personal protective equipment (PPE).
6,500 N95 Masks Donated to TEMA
Today 6,500 N95 masks were donated to the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, responsible for preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery from disasters.
Sherwin-Williams Donates 150 Gallons of Paint to McCormick Place as Convention Center Becomes Emergency Hospital
We are proud to have donated 150 gallons of paint to McCormick Place, the Chicago convention center that is transforming into an alternate care facility. In partnership with Walsh Construction, Brookdale Decorating Inc. and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, we also donated materials needed to paint the facility that is expected to serve 3,000 patients. Learn more.
Sherwin-Williams Donates 2,500 Pieces of PPE to Utah AG Office
The Utah Attorney General’s Office is partnering with companies – including Sherwin-Wiliams – to collect and distribute masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and other materials to rescue and law enforcement agencies, most of which are from rural communities.
Sherwin-Williams Donates to Friends of Mercy Foundation
Sherwin-Williams Bakersfield, California store made a donation to the Friends of Mercy Foundation to support the caregivers at both the Downtown and Southwest facilities. They donated coveralls and shoe covers to both facilities.
Northern Colorado Team Makes a Difference
Two Sales Representatives traveled the district collecting N95 masks, gloves, and Tyvek suits for donation to the area’s healthcare facilities. 14 stores collected almost 600 masks, 400 pairs of gloves, and around 60 pairs of coveralls.
Giving Back to Los Angeles Children’s Hospital
Sherwin-Williams Valencia, California store donated 1,000 N95 masks to Los Angeles Children’s Hospital.
Sherwin-Williams Donates Thousands of Masks, Gloves to Indiana
Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill announced on Friday that Sherwin-Williams is donating 1,500 gloves and 5,000 N95 masks to Indiana as the state continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vermont Store Donates PPE to Manchester Medical Center
Manchester-Center, Vermont Sherwin-Williams store donated 100% of their applicable personal protective equipment to Manchester Medical Center.
Sherwin-Williams Donates 10,000 N95 Masks to University Hospitals
Sherwin-Williams has long supported University Hospitals (UH) and the community. This week, 10,000 new and unused N95 masks from Sherwin-Williams will provide critical PPE for UH’s front line caregivers. “Our thanks for their support during this global health crisis.“
Donation of 7,500 Masks, PPE to Philadelphia Hospitals
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro partnered with Sherwin-Williams on Friday to donate 7,500 N95 masks and 2,500 pairs of hygienic rubber gloves to two hospitals, Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and Lankenau Medical Center in Montgomery County.
Effingham Distribution Center Ships Donation and Message of Gratitude
The employees at our Effingham, Illinois Distribution Center attached a message of gratitude to the donation of 2,000 N95 masks and 750 gloves made to St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Seven Stores in Northwest Indiana Gather Donations
After learning of local hospitals running short of much-needed safety supplies, the Sherwin-Williams stores of Northwest Indiana, which include Merrillville, Dyer, Crown Point, Portage, Hammond, Valparaiso, and Valparaiso North, pooled together N95 masks, Tyvek suits, goggles, safety glasses, nitrile gloves and shoe covers in an effort to support those on the front line during this crisis.
Sherwin-Williams Donates 6,000 Full-Body Coveralls to Atlanta Hospitals
In Atlanta, companies are coming together to help healthcare professionals who need protective gear. Among those is Sherwin-Williams, aiding in the donations by including 6,000 pairs of full-body coveralls to local hospitals in the Atlanta metro area.
Donation of Masks, Gloves to Healthcare Workers in Nevada
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford secured a donation of personal protective gear by Sherwin-Williams to first responders and healthcare workers. The donation included 5,000 N95 masks and 1,500 Nitrile gloves to Nevada to help first responders and health care workers in need.
Houston District Helps Donate to Local Hospital
A Sherwin-Williams customer was looking to aid his neighbor, an executive at one of the largest hospitals in the Houston Area, in his search for personal protective equipment. The Houston District Manager and his amazing team sprung into action to donate equipment and supplies.
South Georgia Stores Donate to Local Hospital Systems
Several store teams in the South Georgia District are donating all their coveralls to their local hospital systems. The Douglas, GA store donated to Coffee Regional Medical Center & the Milledgeville, GA store donated to Navicent Health Center.
Supporting Customer’s Switch to Help Produce Ventilators
During this critical time of need, we applaud Sherwin-Williams General Industrial Coating’s heavy-equipment customer, JCB, for retooling operations to manufacture special powder coated steel housings for a brand new design of ventilator from Dyson. We are in this together.
San Diego Team Supports Scripps Health System with PPE Donation
This week the San Diego District came together to show support to Scripps Health with a collective personal protective equipment donation of more than 450 N95 masks, 900 pairs of gloves, 150 shoe covers, and 150 Tyvek coveralls.
Baton Rouge Area Stores Team up to Donate
The Baton Rouge area stores donated more than 220 coveralls and 115+ boot covers to assist the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in protecting their healthcare workers.
Sherwin-Williams Donates to Rutland Regional Medical Center
Sherwin-Williams store in Rutland, Vermont was able to donate more than 200 disposable gloves, nearly 50 coveralls, 60 N95 masks, and a handful of shoe covers to the Rutland Regional Medical Center.
Sherwin-Williams Hiawatha Store Gathers PPE For Cedar Rapids Hospitals
The new Hiawatha, Iowa store is doing what they can to help hospitals in the Cedar Rapids area.
Sherwin-Williams Providence Store Collects PPE For Local Hospitals
The Providence, Rhode Island store, located in the Boston District, took the time to collect personal protective equipment (PPE) from surrounding stores. All items were donated to local hospitals.
Mount Royal Sherwin-Williams Store Donates to Nearby Hospital
This week the team at Sherwin-Williams Mount Royal donated all their N95 masks to the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec.
Sherwin-Williams Donates Paint Suits to Winchester Hospital
A Massachusetts resident wrote in: “I helped a nurse who works at Winchester Hospital by calling around to different area businesses for donations of paint suits. Sherwin-Williams donated the paint suits they had. It was wonderful how they stepped up right away.”
Boston District Rounds Up Donations for Doctors and Nurses
Store Managers and Sales Representatives from the Boston District have been working to round up Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for those working in healthcare. This morning, our Cambridge team was able to load up a van and head to the local hospitals.
Sherwin-Williams Donates Masks and Gloves to Help Keep New Jersey Safe
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced during a press conference on Monday that Sherwin-Williams made a donation of medical supplies and equipment to the state. The donation consisted of 2,500 N95 masks and 1,000 gloves.
Holland, Michigan Manufacturing Site Donates PPE
Employees at our aerosol manufacturing site in Holland, Michigan donated much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats and goggles, along with 40 cases of aerosol disinfectant. The PPE will be used by Allegan County Emergency Management Team responding to COVID-19 calls and the disinfectant will be used by the Holland Police Department to clean police vehicles.
Sherwin-Williams Steps Up To Fill Shortage Of Protective Gear in Hawaii
As communities in Hawaii are affected by a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Sherwin-Williams continues to make generous donations of supplies to medical facilities on the islands. Nurses at the Hawaii Community Health Center received a shipment of masks donated by our company.
Donating to Hospitals in Los Angeles
Our Los Angeles District was able to gather more than 1,050 masks for local hospitals in the Southern California area. Masks were donated to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, and Fox Occupational Medical Center in San Bernardino.
Donation of 3,000 Masks to Cleveland EMS
Sherwin-Williams donated 3,000 N95 masks to Cleveland EMS workers. “This essential equipment comes at a time when there is a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare providers and first responders,” said Mayor Frank Jackson.
Queens, N.Y. Store Continues to Donate to Nearby Hospitals in Need
Following a donation of masks to Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, the same store donated more than 700 masks to Elmhurst Hospital.
Atlanta Metro District Donates to Emory Healthcare
The Atlanta Metro District donated more than 620 coveralls to Emory Healthcare, where supplies are needed the most. The donation center said, “it was the single largest material donation since we opened!”
$100,000 Donation to Cleveland Rapid Response Fund
The Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund is designed to complement the work of public health officials and expand local capacity to address all aspects of the outbreak as efficiently as possible. The Rapid Response Fund will provide grant awards on a rolling basis to nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.
Assisting N.Y. Customer in Creating Hand Sanitizer
As a customer in New York retrofitted their distillery to produce hand sanitizer, employees from our Protective and Marine Coatings Division assisted in sourcing more than 500 gallons of isopropyl alcohol. The finished product will be shipped to medical and healthcare facilities across the Northeast states.
Another Round of PPE Donations in Northern Houston
Harris County healthcare providers were given additional donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) as supplies run low.
Tulsa District Employees Support Local Firefighters
Employees within the Tulsa, Oklahoma District donated masks to the Tulsa Fire Department to ensure the firefighters in their community had the proper protection needed to continue saving lives.
California Bay District Donates Masks and Gloves to Local Hospitals
The California Bay District teams have been able to gather more than 3,700 N95 masks and gloves to donate to local hospitals, including 1,400 masks to John Muir Medical Center in Contra Costa County, 1000 masks and 1000 gloves to Stanford Health Care in San Mateo County, and 1,289 Masks to UCSF in San Francisco County.