Comments | crochet: list of good causes to crochet for

bunrab in crochet

list of good causes to crochet for

Dec 19, 2005 20:08

In case you haven't seen the magazine "Simply Creative Crochet" (from Better Homes & Gardens), the more-or-less current issue has a list of charities. Herewith the general gist of their 2-page article, "Hook Up With a Good Cause ( Read more... )

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kpup December 20 2005, 02:39:00 UTC

Yeah, I'm a slacker. I don't actually read the magazines I buy. Thanks for posting this. :)

bunrab December 20 2005, 20:57:03 UTC

Heh. I know what you mean - buy 'em for the pretty pictures. Save 'em because we'll get around to them someday, honest, we really will!!

longlac December 20 2005, 04:17:30 UTC

Just an FYI - Operation Purple Heart is just one section of Heartmade Blessings :) They also do comfortghans for those going through serious illnesses, the loss of loved ones or just generally hard times. Apparently within a week of the article coming out they had over 30 requests for comfortghans (with more coming in), so the more people can help the better!

kshandra December 20 2005, 08:19:07 UTC

Don't forget Project Linus.

bunrab December 20 2005, 20:57:50 UTC

A good cause - I just didn't include it in the post because I was only summarizing the magazine article, not trying to create a comprehensive list.

kshandra December 20 2005, 21:09:27 UTC

Gotcha; thanks for the clarification.

myrrhdusa December 20 2005, 10:38:44 UTC

or Afghans for Afghans.

bunrab December 20 2005, 20:58:04 UTC

Also a good cause - I just didn't include it in the post because I was only summarizing the magazine article, not trying to create a comprehensive list.

myrrhdusa December 20 2005, 22:31:36 UTC

Sorry, just thought I'd throw it in because I'm hoping to get involved with that organization next year.

phonemonkey December 20 2005, 11:38:48 UTC

There's also Afghans for Angels, which makes burial garments for babies.

And another thing you can do, which is often a better way to get resources where they are needed, is to make a bunch of hats and scarves, sell them, and give all the proceeds directly to charity. Or make a beautiful afghan and auction it.

bunrab December 20 2005, 20:59:59 UTC

Also a good cause - I just didn't include it in the post because I was only summarizing the magazine article. Money is what they usually need the most, but many people hesitate to give money, not being sure that most of it will be spent on charitable aims, whereas if you donate a crocheted item, you KNOW it has to be used - it can't be divvied up 50% to "administrative costs" and telemarketers, the way cash can. That's why many people feel more secure about giving objects than about giving cash.