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September 11, 2001Crochet Charities |
The Crochet Guild of America is aware of the following charities that crafters have organized in response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. This listing is for informational purposes:
afghans for Afghans (http://www.afghansforAfghans.org) is a national organization that is collecting and sending crocheted and hand-knit blankets to the people of Afghanistan. The American Friends Service Committee will deliver the donated items to Afghans who are living in refugee camps. The website has crochet and knitting patterns and shipping instructions.
"Comforting America, Comforting the World" is collecting crocheted and knitted afghans for every family whose lives were directly touched by the events of September 11, 2001. People can suppo rt the charity by crocheting or knitting blankets or donating yarn for those people who would like to crochet or knit a blanket but cannot afford to buy the yarn. Any type or size of blanket is acceptable, from child-sized to adult-size.
The organizer, Kaethe Wheeler, especially wants to include people in nursing homes and those who are unable to give blood or money a way to help and to feel part of the healing process. Her message to the people affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001 is that America is made up of people just like them, people who care.
Project: Warm The Troops is collecting crocheted and knitted stocking hats, scarves, socks, and ear warmers that are being sent directly to the troops in Operation: Enduring Freedom and in nearby surrounding areas on active duty. Due to the confidentiality and restrictions placed by the government, Project: Warm The Troops is gathering the items and then sending them to mothers of the troops to be distributed to the soldiers. The garments need to be made in the normal Basic Daily Uniform colors (black, beige, olive drab or similar green, navy) and can be made in either 100% wool, wool blend, or 100% acrylic. Patterns and a newsletter are available upon request. Additional information is available on the Carodan Farms website: http://www.carodanfarm.com/.
USS Bataan Project is collecting crocheted, knitted and sewn earwarmers, gloves, mittens, slippers, scarves and socks that are being sent directly to the troops in Operation: Enduring Freedom. Due to the confidentiality and restrictions placed by the government, USS Bataan Project is gathering the items and then sending them to the ship's or unit's commands to be distributed.
The USS Bataan Project began as a small troop-support effort of a few people sending warm items such as slippers, hats, earwarmers, and scarves to the crew of the USS Bataaan. The USS Bataan Project is now sending donated items to 11 deployed ships, plus units on the ground in Afghanistan, and more ships and units continue to be added.
Items in men's sizes are especially needed. Dark, muted colors are best for the ground troops, but any color is fine for the sailors.
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