Vision: We envision a world where every person has access to warm clothing and items of comfort and dignity.
Mission: Knitting4Peace connects service-minded makers who create and deliver handcrafted necessities to families and communities in need, at home and abroad.
Who We Are: We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Denver, CO. We are comprised of thousands of knitters, crocheters, and supporters. We live in communities across the United States and Canada.
~K4P Newsletter Highlights~
- What do you do for mindfulness?
- Community Member of the Month
- Series: Consistency is Key
-Most Needed Item: Darker colored Peace Pals
A Note from the ED
I've been thinking a lot about mindfulness lately. I am a yoga teacher by trade (one of many trades), but have still been having a hard time being present. However, during the Create-A-Thon Zoom events, I learned how mindful knitting, crocheting, quilting, and crafting can truly be.
To be honest, I'm not very crafty. I've tried SO hard! However, I never feel more present than when I am out in my garden and frankly, I haven't had enough time for that this year. Crafting, and gardening for that matter, as a mindfulness technique isn't new, as you can see in this 2016 New York Times article, but it also isn't something we should take for granted.
We should all strive to be totally and completely present when we are creating magic out of yarn, or in my case, out of soil. Too often I am listening to a webinar or something work-related while I am gardening. I'm sure many of you can relate. What if, together, we all switch off our devices, and be present and mindful. After a stressful summer fundraiser and a weird weather summer, I certainly am going to try to unplug and enjoy the garden. Join me!
Gratefully-
Kelly
Community Member of the Month
Augustana Knitters Peace Pod members:
Members: Karen Aarstead, Betty Boyd, Maria Brotherston, Erin Brown, Kay Cruson, Rhonda Crossen, Shirley Cunniff, Lyn Friesen, Sue Ann Glusenkamp, Kirsten Jensen, Judy Kessenich, Mary Ann Klug, Dolly Lager, Tammy Mohs, Peggy O'Connell, Glenna O'Neal, Amy Purrington, Carol Troike, Beth Warren
A huge congratulations to the Augustana Knitters Peace Pod for winning the Create-A-Thon Top Fundraising Pod Award! This Pod shows up for the K4P community all year, every year and we could not be more grateful to them! From the items they make to the financial support they provide, they are truly a special part of the family. Thank you and congratulations!
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Consistency is Key
General Reminders
We are so grateful to you for all the amazing work you do and for sharing your talents with us and community organizations. As you create, please remember the following guidelines which allow us to quickly distribute requested items to those in need.
1. Before beginning, check the website for sizes and materials for the items we accept. It can be difficult for us to share items that are not standard sizes or use standard materials. Our most requested items are hats, scarves, mittens, finger puppets, Peace Pals, and baby blankets.
2. We love furry friends, but please make sure there is NO pet hair on any of your knitted items before sending them in. It can be challenging to remove pet hair on items we receive and we don’t want to expose individuals who might be allergic to pet dander.
3. Please do not send store bought or used items as we are not able to distribute these. We encourage you to consider donating store bought or used items in your local community.
4. We love to see photos of your creative or unusual items but please do check with us before sending them in as they are often quite challenging to distribute. Our community organizations have standard requests for hats, scarves, blankets, washcloths, bibs, Peace Pals, etc. They typically do not have an easy way to distribute other items.
Thank you!
~Jo
Item Requests:
Mittens
We are already receiving so many requests for cold weather items! Mittens are one of the items we consistently need as the requests far outnumber what we have to offer. Having warm hands in the winter can make a huge difference for a young student or for an unhoused adult. We understand they are very time-intensive to make so please know that we appreciate each and every pair we receive. You can visit our website for more information but the basics are below:
*We need all sizes, but the greatest current need is for those that fit elementary school aged children, ages 5-12.
*We need a variety of colors, suitable for all genders.
*Please tie each pair together with small piece of yarn
*Please do not send in store-bought mittens as we cannot send those out with our handmade items. We encourage you to find an organization in your area that has a need for store-bought items.
You can find patterns on our website https://knitting4peace.org/what-we-do/patterns. We are so grateful to you for all you do!
Where to Send or Drop Off Your Items
Mail or bring items to: 2600 N. Leyden St., Denver, CO 80207
Drop-Off hours: Monday through Thursday, 9am-2 pm
Ring the doorbell and you will be let into the church to drop off your items.
EACH mailed box or dropped-off bag must include a note with the DATE, NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, E-MAIL, AND PEACE POD.
Please note:
Our donation intake is run solely by volunteers. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to immediately acknowledge each package as it arrives. Remember, you can always track your package with your carrier.
Remember, mailing costs qualify as tax-deductible nonprofit donations. Keep your receipts!
Due to a lack of storage, K4P cannot accept yarn donations unless they are new and still in the original wrapper.
Thank you for understanding.
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ALL donations sustain our work. Donate online or mail checks to:
2600 Leyden Street, Denver, CO 80207
Donations to Knitting4Peace are tax-deductible.
