A Seven-Year-Old Is Helping Chicago’s Homeless Mask Up
At just seven years old, Olivia Tyler is on a mission to protect Chicago's homeless from COVID-19 -- one mask at a time.
The soon-to-be third grader came up with the idea in April, after hearing of a statewide order requiring face coverings in public places on TV.
"She turned to me and asked, 'How are homeless people going to get masks? How are they going to afford them?," Olivia's mom Linda Tyler said.
With the help of her parents, Olivia launched her own nonprofit-- Olivia Dru Cares-- after the family realized lots of neighbors and friends wanted to pitch in. She began making her own masks, including two hands embracing to represent the collective effort against COVID-19 and others with hearts.
The youngster has donated more than 800 masks to date, walking through tent cities and encampments for personal deliveries with mom and dad.