Local teen donates face masks to Phoebe Worth

Sylvester, Ga. – Phoebe Worth Medical Center received a special donation of face masks Thursday. Janya Green, 4H farm manager of the Village Community Garden in Sylvester, donated face masks she made for healthcare workers. Also, in attendance was Rep. Bill Yearta, who sponsored the face mask project.

“We are so grateful for Janya’s donation and Rep. Bill Yearta’s support,” said Kim Gilman, Phoebe Worth Medical Center CEO. “Everyone in the community has been so supportive and it truly makes a difference in our ability to fight COVID-19.”

Pictured from left to right is Sam X White, Village Community Garden Founder, Kim Gilman, Phoebe Worth Medical Center CEO, Rep. Bill Yearta and Janya Green, 4H Village Farm Manager.

Janya, who is 16 years old and already very active in the community, said she felt a need to do something during these challenging times to help. So, as part of the 4H Village Community Garden she started sewing masks and has posted virtual lessons on the Village Community Garden Facebook page to teach others within the community how to sew a face mask. Janya plans to also donate masks to first responders and the elderly in the community.