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Afghans
Whether you've been given yet another afghan you just
don't have space for (Sorry, Grandma!), or you're a relentless knitter
or crocheter with no outlet for your fabulous items, consider donating
to one of the places below. Most would also welcome applicable
supplies. Just make sure you contact them before sending anything to
confirm your contribution is appropriate.
Phoenix, Tempe: Project Linus
They donate blankets to children in local hospitals and shelters and are always looking for volunteers and supplies.
Arizona, Tempe: AZ Blankets
4 Kids
Providers of handmade blankets and quilts to needy and ill children in
the Phoenix area.
California, San
Diego: CROCHET4SENIOR
CITIZENS
This chapter of Warming Families makes lapghans and afghans for senior
citizens. Needs:
Yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles, incomplete lapghans and
afghans.
Georgia, Gwinett
County: Tiny
Stitches
Dedicated to providing clothing and other items for disadvantaged
infants, especially preemies, as well as burial ensembles. Needs: large
preemie and newborn sleepers, gowns, going home outfits, receiving
blankets, yarn, thread, fabric, and other sewing supplies.
Nevada, Logandale:
Crafting
Angels
They take all kinds of knitted items, as well as yarn and material.
New York, New York:
Guideposts
Sweater Project. Collecting very specific sweaters,
specifically knitted for this program to send to various national and
international charities.
North Carolina,
Gastonia: Warm Up
America!
Needs:
New afghans and afghan squares.
North Carolina,
Ranlo: Warm
Up America!
Needs: New afghans or afghan sections only. They distribute their
finished pieces to homeless shelters, nursing homes, etc.
Nationwide:
Project
Linus
Accepts new, handmade washable blankets to give to seriously ill and
traumatized children. They have an interactive map to find a local
chapter near you. Needs:
Quilts, afghans, receiving blankets.
Nationwide:
Hugs for
Homeless Animals
Accepts "Snuggles," security blankets for cats and dogs in shelters.
They have a searchable shelter directory on their site, as well as
directions for recommended 'Snuggle' sizes.
Nationwide:
Care Wear
Needs:
Knitted, crocheted and sewn items for new babies.
Many Links
listed: Interweave
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What can you do right now to help the environment? Drop a line to save some of nature's BioGems.
It happens to us all: you've got
stuff you
don't
want anymore, don't need anymore, or never liked to begin with. Whether
you're motivated by a natural sense
of thrift, an environmental conscience, a desire to help others -- or
all three -- here are some suggestions as to what to do with many of
your unwanted items.
Hope they help!
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