INTERFORM Delta Variant Response: INTERFORM is taking action to champion behavior that will mitigate the increased threat of Covid-19 presented by the Delta Variant

(Springdale, Ark.) August 3rd, 2021 — INTERFORM is continuing its dedication to fostering a safe and healthy community. Recognizing the renewed danger of Covid-19 due to the rise in the Delta variant, we are reinitiating our #getyourmaskon campaign to protect those who cannot protect themselves via vaccinations. We at INTERFORM strongly encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. As such, we are now introducing #vaxxedandmasked, a message that displays our commitment to responsibility and empathy. 

Last Friday, INTERFORM donated 2,500 handmade fabric face masks to Springdale High School so every student, teacher, and staff member has a free, reusable, and locally-made mask available to them. INTERFORM has been producing face masks since early 2020, employing local Congolese and Marshallese community members in their sewing studios based in Downtown Springdale. To date, INTERFORM has produced over 20,000 masks. The masks were delivered by INTERFORM staff to the student group SHS Student Ambassadors.

As of July 22nd, INTERFORM has required all employees, contractors and program participants to be fully vaccinated. Although the state’s current policies prevent requiring vaccinations for public audience members, vaccinations are a top priority for INTERFORM. Due to the dramatic increase in cases in Arkansas, INTERFORM is once again requiring masks for visitors to our offices and events.