Wherever you go, go with all your Heart.
Confucius
Thank you so much, Lori, for giving us access to critical supplies during this challenging time. You have ensured that the youth we serve and our staff are protected.
Clare Armbruster, Larkin Street Youth Services
Thank you for visiting!
May you and your loved ones remain healthy in a safe environment.
Sending you condolences for loss of loved ones, health, jobs, home, food, financial stability, and more.
My friend recently shared that her uncle died of COVID-19...
There is much to grieve.
I created a team to help facilitate the global supply chain. We refer those who need personal protective equipment (PPE) to:
• Professional, ethical, authorized dealers
• Manufacturers approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Companies committed to ethical pricing
• Warehouse companies that will give our referrals discounts for US Customs-approved, bonded storage facilities
• Transportation companies that will give our referrals discounts
• A hedge fund that provides financing
We save buyers of PPE time and capital because:
• the supply chain is significantly impacted by extreme volatility
• there are reports of suspicious activity by the US government seizing and stealing PPE from hospitals and states
• the White House caused a bidding war between states
• more challenges listed below
In March, while watching the news, I was shocked to see a doctor in a car pleading for help to get masks for his patients and staff. Red imprints on his face by his mask haunted me...
The next day, while advising a client in the hemp industry, I mentioned masks. He said that he owns a mask manufacturing company. Coincidentally, raising premium hemp seeds requires a clean environment and protection for workers, like a hospital. I was inspired to ask other friends if they knew suppliers of PPE...yes, and they happened to be world leaders.
I researched federal and state laws and vetted the manufacturers of high quality PPE. For example, one of the due diligence steps involves authenticating documentation with the FDA website.
I asked friends and family if they could introduce me to those in need of PPE -- the first referral was to Larkin Street Youth Services. I introduced this awesome non-profit to an ethical dealer who donated and fulfilled their order...5,550 masks and 27 boxes of gloves!
Friends and family joined me to analyze data, prioritize those who needed help, and introduce us to others so we may have the most beneficial impact. We contacted hospitals, public agencies, unions for essential workers, etc. Most have inadequate funding for PPE, so we are focused on collaborating with corporate giving teams, non-profits, celebrities, pro athletes, crowdfunders, etc.
Populations are facing starvation because some farmers and meat processors are not working, are sick, and died. In the US, immigrant and low income workers provide the foundation of these industries. Some are facing deportation by the US government. The United Nations World Food Program estimates that more than 260 million people will face starvation by the end of 2020.
We are in the midst of helping to distribute 5 million masks within the US.
A friend introduced me to her friend who's leading a network of non-profits, corporate sponsors, and donors to help Africa.
Thank you California Governor Gavin Newsom and your teams. I am inspired that California is sharing extra supplies with other states. Your leadership and swift implementation of plans became models for the US.
Thank you San Francisco Mayor London Breed and your teams. I am inspired that nurses and doctors from the University of California San Francisco Hospital (UCSF) flew to New York to help colleagues.
Decades ago, my professors at UC Berkeley taught me about ecosystems...everything is connected. They taught me to focus on the greater good, with attention toward social justice and equality. I remember the excitement of learning how to solve global environmental problems...
I am so grateful to all the teachers I have ever experienced.
How You Can Help
This is an opportunity for people to redistribute wealth -- to give, share, and contribute.
This is an opportunity to unify, to support humanity with the provision of resources, love, and compassion.
Together, we can save lives.
Take care!
Lori and Team
Challenges
There are a multitude of challenges involving PPE:
Solution
We refer buyers and donors to Professional, Ethical Authorized Dealers of PPE
Authorized Dealers have provided our team with certifications, including:
Manufacturers have provided our team with certifications, including:
INVENTORY
May 8, 2020
11:55 am Pacific
The inventory of manufacturers change extremely rapidly each day...for example, orders are cancelled at the last minute because the buyer's funding did not occur, and then a million masks may become available.
The locations of shipments vary rapidly -- they may have landed in the US, be at an airport, be at an ocean port, at the factory, etc.
Pricing changes minute by minute, depending on the availability, quantity, transportation costs, and instability in this highly volatile marketplace.
Great news! Here is what is in stock, via data received from multiple manufacturers:
Available on the West Coast of the US
White full body coverall suits with hood
100,000
This is surplus from a shipment sold to the State of California
Passed US Customs
Located in a secure, bonded, US Customs-approved warehouse
KN95 masks
948,000 masks
Passed US Customs
Located in a secure, bonded, US Customs-approved warehouse
Available in the Mid-west in the US
KN95 masks
3 million masks
Passed US Customs
Located in a secure, bonded, US Customs-approved warehouse
Available at the Airport in China
2 million KN95 masks ready to ship after a deposit is sent to the dealer
More Items are in Production
To be referred to a dealer or manufacturer, please email us:
1. Items needed
2. Quantity
3. Location of the end users
4. Estimated budget, if known
5. Preferred date of delivery
Once we receive your info, we will:
1. research the most efficient and least expensive way to fulfill your needs in our network.
2. refer you to an ethical dealer.
The Authorized Dealer may submit to the buyer:
• certification issued by the FDA
• certification issued by the European Economic Area for CE-marked masks
• US Customs documentation
• documentation by international agencies
• inspection report by SGS or another third party company,
• proof that the inventory is available (proof of life, time-stamped videos of the inventory)
• quote
• invoice
• schedule for the order to be picked up or delivered (with tracking info)
The Authorized Dealer may request from the buyer:
1. A Purchase Order
2. Proof of Funds
3. Escrow Service
Planning for transportation and storage for KN95/N95 masks
You Can Help
California is the food-producing powerhouse, supplying the US and exporting internationally.
We would like to protect farm workers and other food producers so they remain healthy, and your food is safe.
We are beyond busy...the best way to reach us is via email so a team member can reply to you the quickest.
If we do not reply to your email within 24 hours, please call us at 510.559.8119 because your email may have accidentally gone to spam.
Thank you!
Lori and Team
Confucius
Thank you so much, Lori, for giving us access to critical supplies during this challenging time. You have ensured that the youth we serve and our staff are protected.
Clare Armbruster, Larkin Street Youth Services
Thank you for visiting!
May you and your loved ones remain healthy in a safe environment.
Sending you condolences for loss of loved ones, health, jobs, home, food, financial stability, and more.
My friend recently shared that her uncle died of COVID-19...
There is much to grieve.
I created a team to help facilitate the global supply chain. We refer those who need personal protective equipment (PPE) to:
• Professional, ethical, authorized dealers
• Manufacturers approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Companies committed to ethical pricing
• Warehouse companies that will give our referrals discounts for US Customs-approved, bonded storage facilities
• Transportation companies that will give our referrals discounts
• A hedge fund that provides financing
We save buyers of PPE time and capital because:
• the supply chain is significantly impacted by extreme volatility
• there are reports of suspicious activity by the US government seizing and stealing PPE from hospitals and states
• the White House caused a bidding war between states
• more challenges listed below
In March, while watching the news, I was shocked to see a doctor in a car pleading for help to get masks for his patients and staff. Red imprints on his face by his mask haunted me...
The next day, while advising a client in the hemp industry, I mentioned masks. He said that he owns a mask manufacturing company. Coincidentally, raising premium hemp seeds requires a clean environment and protection for workers, like a hospital. I was inspired to ask other friends if they knew suppliers of PPE...yes, and they happened to be world leaders.
I researched federal and state laws and vetted the manufacturers of high quality PPE. For example, one of the due diligence steps involves authenticating documentation with the FDA website.
I asked friends and family if they could introduce me to those in need of PPE -- the first referral was to Larkin Street Youth Services. I introduced this awesome non-profit to an ethical dealer who donated and fulfilled their order...5,550 masks and 27 boxes of gloves!
Friends and family joined me to analyze data, prioritize those who needed help, and introduce us to others so we may have the most beneficial impact. We contacted hospitals, public agencies, unions for essential workers, etc. Most have inadequate funding for PPE, so we are focused on collaborating with corporate giving teams, non-profits, celebrities, pro athletes, crowdfunders, etc.
Populations are facing starvation because some farmers and meat processors are not working, are sick, and died. In the US, immigrant and low income workers provide the foundation of these industries. Some are facing deportation by the US government. The United Nations World Food Program estimates that more than 260 million people will face starvation by the end of 2020.
We are in the midst of helping to distribute 5 million masks within the US.
A friend introduced me to her friend who's leading a network of non-profits, corporate sponsors, and donors to help Africa.
Thank you California Governor Gavin Newsom and your teams. I am inspired that California is sharing extra supplies with other states. Your leadership and swift implementation of plans became models for the US.
Thank you San Francisco Mayor London Breed and your teams. I am inspired that nurses and doctors from the University of California San Francisco Hospital (UCSF) flew to New York to help colleagues.
Decades ago, my professors at UC Berkeley taught me about ecosystems...everything is connected. They taught me to focus on the greater good, with attention toward social justice and equality. I remember the excitement of learning how to solve global environmental problems...
I am so grateful to all the teachers I have ever experienced.
How You Can Help
- Do you know funding sources? We would be happy to collaborate with corporate giving teams, non-profits, celebrities, pro athletes, crowdfunders, etc.
- Do you know leaders at companies/agencies/organizations that need PPE?
This is an opportunity for people to redistribute wealth -- to give, share, and contribute.
This is an opportunity to unify, to support humanity with the provision of resources, love, and compassion.
Together, we can save lives.
Take care!
Lori and Team
Challenges
There are a multitude of challenges involving PPE:
- Demand is extremely high (masks are needed for about 7.8 billion people minus people who live in remote areas)
- Demand is extremely urgent, occurring simultaneously, internationally
- Supplies are limited because there are only a few manufacturers that create high quality PPE that are approved by the FDA
- Funding is limited at hospitals, long-term care facilities, etc.
- There are unethical companies selling PPE that are of poor quality
- Unethical companies over-charge and do not comply with state and local statutes (for example, California Penal Code Section 396 which places a maximum ceiling on pricing)
- There isn't a major clearinghouse that can prioritize and distribute PPE. The first priority should be to distribute the most protective PPE to first responders and other essential workers.
- Pricing is highly volatile -- it's a commodity whose price changes minute to minute
- Operational inconsistencies occur throughout the supply chain
- Minimum orders vary amongst the Authorized Dealers and Manufacturers
- Inventories change quickly
- Transportation logistics through air, sea, and land can be complex
- Orders may require multiple suppliers and dealers in several locations around the world
- Laws and standard operating procedures change rapidly regarding production, payment, distribution, and transportation
- Domestic and international banking issues are slowing down the process
- Payment terms vary amongst the Authorized Dealers and Manufacturers
- New buyers of PPE may be unaware of how to verify authentication and testing of PPE
- Costs on raw materials and transportation are significantly rising
- There are reports of the US government seizing and stealing supplies paid by hospitals and states
- The US government may be giving seized supplies to favorite states, with no oversight
Solution
We refer buyers and donors to Professional, Ethical Authorized Dealers of PPE
Authorized Dealers have provided our team with certifications, including:
- Authorized Dealer certificate
- Public Health Department certificate
- Reseller Permit
- Business License
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
Manufacturers have provided our team with certifications, including:
- FDA-approved certificate
- CE (European)-approved certificate
- Proof of testing and inspection by an independent company (SGS or other professional third party)
- Certificate of Liability Insurance
- Certificate from US Customs
INVENTORY
May 8, 2020
11:55 am Pacific
The inventory of manufacturers change extremely rapidly each day...for example, orders are cancelled at the last minute because the buyer's funding did not occur, and then a million masks may become available.
The locations of shipments vary rapidly -- they may have landed in the US, be at an airport, be at an ocean port, at the factory, etc.
Pricing changes minute by minute, depending on the availability, quantity, transportation costs, and instability in this highly volatile marketplace.
Great news! Here is what is in stock, via data received from multiple manufacturers:
Available on the West Coast of the US
White full body coverall suits with hood
100,000
This is surplus from a shipment sold to the State of California
Passed US Customs
Located in a secure, bonded, US Customs-approved warehouse
KN95 masks
948,000 masks
Passed US Customs
Located in a secure, bonded, US Customs-approved warehouse
Available in the Mid-west in the US
KN95 masks
3 million masks
Passed US Customs
Located in a secure, bonded, US Customs-approved warehouse
Available at the Airport in China
2 million KN95 masks ready to ship after a deposit is sent to the dealer
More Items are in Production
- 3-ply Surgical Masks
- KN95 Masks
- N95 Masks by the 3M brand (model 1860) and other manufacturers
- Disposable Gloves
- Disposable Medical Isolation Gowns (2 Types: Civilian or Approved for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/ Emergency Room (ER)
- Hand sanitizer
- Face shields
- Face goggles
- More items to come
To be referred to a dealer or manufacturer, please email us:
1. Items needed
2. Quantity
3. Location of the end users
4. Estimated budget, if known
5. Preferred date of delivery
Once we receive your info, we will:
1. research the most efficient and least expensive way to fulfill your needs in our network.
2. refer you to an ethical dealer.
The Authorized Dealer may submit to the buyer:
• certification issued by the FDA
• certification issued by the European Economic Area for CE-marked masks
• US Customs documentation
• documentation by international agencies
• inspection report by SGS or another third party company,
• proof that the inventory is available (proof of life, time-stamped videos of the inventory)
• quote
• invoice
• schedule for the order to be picked up or delivered (with tracking info)
The Authorized Dealer may request from the buyer:
1. A Purchase Order
2. Proof of Funds
3. Escrow Service
Planning for transportation and storage for KN95/N95 masks
- Different manufacturers use various box sizes, example:
- Each box may contain 2,000 masks
- Each box is 22"x16"x17"
- 20 boxes per pallet
- 20 boxes x 2,000 respirators = 40,000 masks per pallet
- 28 pallets per truck = 1.12 million masks per truck
You Can Help
- Do you know funding sources? We would be happy to collaborate with corporate giving teams, non-profits, celebrities, pro athletes, crowdfunders, etc.
- Do you know leaders at companies/agencies/organizations that need PPE?
- Do you know funders/donors who wish to support food supply workers?
California is the food-producing powerhouse, supplying the US and exporting internationally.
We would like to protect farm workers and other food producers so they remain healthy, and your food is safe.
- Most Americans are completely dependent on farm workers that are underpaid and have no health insurance.
- Many of these workers immigrated and are living away from home.
- Many of the workers are bussed to farms and work in close proximity.
- Many live densely packed into trailers and inadequate housing.
- Companies may not supply workers with PPE -- some workers want to get PPE but do not have money to pay for their own.
We are beyond busy...the best way to reach us is via email so a team member can reply to you the quickest.
If we do not reply to your email within 24 hours, please call us at 510.559.8119 because your email may have accidentally gone to spam.
Thank you!
Lori and Team
