Charity programs
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Above are some of the blankets and sweaters make by the Charity Knitting Bee that have been donated to the Westchester Knitting Guild for our charity knitting program. A hearty shout out and thanks to the Charity Knitting Bee of Mamaroneck for the beautiful donation of hand made hats, children's sweaters and blankets for the WKG's charity knitting program. See photos above.
Please consider knitting for any of the following organizations – a small, quick project is so rewarding! Want something new? Go to the web sites listed below and find new patterns. Do enjoy and have fun! You’ll love yourself for it. Cubs for Kids “Cubs for Kids,” a national charity based in White Plains, was started 17 years ago with the goal of putting a smile on the face of a homeless child. Each child in a shelter is given a teddy bear with a hand knitted sweater, hat and scarf, a unique and special gift. You can find the patterns for these items on Ravelry. Hawkwing Hawkwing is a not for profit organization dedicated to helping those in need on the Cheyenne River Lakota Reservation. The Lakota children live in poverty. The winters are very cold with sub zero temperatures and high winds. They could use warm clothing in all sizes. Some of the items they could use are: Gloves/Mittens, Hats/Headbands/Earmuffs, socks, sweaters and Leggings. For more info visit their website: www.hawkwing.org Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care Center Jansen Hospice, a local not-for-profit organization, provides services to patients who wish to live in their own homes. They ask volunteers to knit 32” square lap blankets. The blankets should be made with acrylic, hopefully soft, in many pattern and cheery colors. For more information visit their website: www.jansenhospice.org Community Center of Northern Westchester For 30 years NWCC has been a hub of emergency resources. https://www.communitycenternw.org/www.communitycenternw.org/ The Community Center of Northern Westchester has temporarily relocated to 669 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills. It will be occupying the Bedford Hills building, on Route 117 near Green Lane, for approximately one year. St George Church Soup Kitchen Every Christmas the Guild provides hats and scarfs for the clients who eat there every day. |
