Hats and Scarves

The final Hats & Scarves pick-ups and distributions for this winter have been completed, and what a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported this project.

Last year (the first year) we collected 250 items. This year, between mid-November and early February, 650 beautiful, cozy items were donated! Bright, creative, warm hats and scarves came in for everyone from newborns to elderlies. Several pairs of booties and mittens, shawls, and a baby sweater were also included in the mix.

Our distributions this year went to these community partners:

• Sisters of the Road and Blanchet House (serving folks in downtown and old town);
• IRCO Africa House, (recent immigrants and refugees);
• Emanuel Children’s Hospital (babies and children);
• Portland Public Schools Clothes Closet (kids and families); and
• Adelante Mujeres (Latina program serving kids and families in Washington County).

And great thanks to New Seasons 7 Corners and the Albina Community Bank branches that served as drop-off spots.  We couldn’t have done this without their support.

Living Earth is hosting a Community Potluck on Friday, March 5 (details are at www.livingearthgatherings.org), and we’d love to meet everyone who volunteered for Hats & Scarves or is interested in the project, or wants to know more about Living Earth.

Friday March 5, 6:30- 9:00 pm
First Friday Potluck and Community Gathering
Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark
After dinner presentation & discussion: “Seven Seeds for a New Society”
with Dr. Sharif Abdullah of Commonway Institute

First Fridays began in 2002, and March 5 is the first of our spring series this year. Bring a vegetarian dish to share and join the conversation. The food is always great, the conversation lively, and the topic discussions are wonderful. Suggested donation is $5 but everyone is always welcome.

More information is online at www.livingearthgatherings.org.

Thank you again to everyone whose bright heart and generous spirit made this year’s Hats & Scarves project such a wonderful success! Hope to see you on March 5

Friday, February 5 is the final day that Living Earth’s Hats & Scarves “drop-off” baskets will be out to collect hand-knit and crocheted items for kids, families, and other folks this winter. Since mid-November we have collected more than 450 beautiful hand-crafted items to share home-made warmth with those in need!

Our distribution partners this winter have included IRCO Africa House, Emanuel Children’s Hospital, Sisters of the Road, Blanchet House, and the Clothes Closet for Portland Public Schools. Drop-sites for finished items are at Seven Corners New Seasons Market and all Albina Community Bank branches.

If you’re working on a hat or scarf that isn’t quite done, or need yarn to finish something up, post back and we’ll connect with you.

We’ll post something in the next week or two about our “Post-Season Potluck.”

Thanks for being warm-hearted and generous with your nimble-fingered talents. The beautiful items you produce are GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks to everyone who is making this year’s project so incredibly successful!

Generosity and Creativity

As of January 14,  an unknown number of nimble-fingered, warm-hearted anonymous volunteers have created 375 beautiful new ‘Hats & Scarves’ for this project this winter!

From mittens and baby items to shawls and earwarmers to  gorgeous scarves and sturdy  hats, the items being donated are just wonderful!  And much appreciated by the recipients and groups who are receiving them.  From beginner pieces to amazing creative designs, it’s really awesome to see the attention, energy,  and care people are putting into this project.

Two  Knitting Circles this week at 7 Corners New Seasons for this project:
Wed., Jan 20, 7-9 pm
Sat., Jan. 23, 2-4 pm

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