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~
- Community Member of the Month
- Finger Puppets and Mittens needed
-Create-A-Thon is on NOW!
- 2022 Annual Report and Mission/Vision updates
A Note from the ED
I am, of course, kicking this month off with a call for ALL of you to join the Create-A-Thon. It runs from NOW until July 15 and is a chance for you to make, donate, and join in our community! More details about the event are below!
We are proud to announce that our 2022 Annual Report is now available on our website. Thank you for your incredible support of our programming in 2022. As you will see in the report, K4P is reaching new heights and supporting more of the community than ever before. Through your generous financial and in-kind gifts, we provided hope, peace, and comfort at home and abroad. We hope you continue to support our mission in 2023 and beyond. We still have work to do. The need for our FREE services within the community continues to grow, not just in Colorado, but across the country. K4P intends to meet that need.
Thank you so much for your continued support of K4P. If you have any questions about the Annual Report, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Gratefully-
Kelly
Create-A-Thon
NOW through July 15, 2023
Help us reach our $4,200 goal!
How can you participate?
Sponsor: Want to sponsor a friend and/or Peace Pod? Pick your donation level on our GiveButter page and then choose your team.
Stitch: The need for our items is growing and we need to prep for the return of cold weather. Peace Pods and Makers are encouraged to make as many Knitting4Peace items as they can during the event. Make sure to follow our guidelines on ALL items so your items are immediately usable and stitch, stitch, stitch! Go HERE for K4P patterns! Go HERE for finger puppet patterns!
Support: You do not have to be a maker to participate. You can make a monetary donation to support our programming and help us reach $4,200 without even lifting a finger (well, almost).
To financially support our mission visit our Givebutter profile HERE
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PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
The Top Fundraising Maker Prize will be a Knitting4Peace gift bag that includes a tote, measuring tape, and much more.
The Top Fundraising Peace Pod will win an exclusive engagement with crafting celebrity, Donna Druchunas! Learn more about her HERE!
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Workshops and Create-A-Longs
We will be offering 2 FREE Zoom workshops during the Create-A-Thon for ALL makers to participate in! We want to meet you so join a Create-A-Long! These events are not workshops and will bring together Peace Pods and Makers from across the country! This is your chance to meet your fellow K4P community, K4P staff, and our wonderful volunteers!
To sign up for workshops and/or a Create-A-Long go to our Eventbrite profile HERE
Community Member of the Month
Arna Caplan
When we think about Arna, one word comes to mind and that word is lovely. She is simply a lovely human being. Arna answers all your pattern questions (see the bottom of the newsletter to reach her!), she is a maker, a Peace Pod member, a former board member, and now she is an intake volunteer. WOW!
Arna has been with Knitting4Peace for a very long time, and we are so grateful for the institutional knowledge she provides. Her expertise in all things Knitting4Peace is truly amazing. We are so grateful for Arna being a part of our community. Working with her is truly lovely.
Thank you, Arna 💕
K4P's 2022 Annual Report and Mission Statement Updates
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.
In 2022, we worked hard to meet the growing need. As international travel resumed, we were able to work with more volunteers to send items to 20 countries. We also delivered record amounts of cold weather items to communities across the Denver Metro Area as well. With your help, we can continue this good work.
As the world changes, we must evolve. Therefore, based on the information in our Annual Report, and the need to have a more clear objective, the Board of Directors has updated our Mission and Vision Statements. Rest-assured, our goals and programming remain constant. You will see these updates statements
These changes allow us to better acknowledge the community of makers who make K4P possible and help us to better align with nonprofit benchmarks set forth by organizations like CANDID and Charity Navigator. Please view our 2023 Annual Report HERE. If you have questions please email kelly@knitting4peace.org.
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.
Item Requests:
Finger Puppets & Mittens/Gloves
To meet our community's needs in the coming months we are asking our Peace Pods and makers to make mittens and/or gloves, as well as finger puppets.
We frequently run out of these 2 items and we are trying to build up our inventory before cold weather hits. Can you help?
You can find mitten and puppet patterns on our website HERE.
Are you ready to support the mission of Knitting4Peace? Donate using the button below!
Contact Arna@knitting4peace.org with questions about patterns and guidelines.
Check out our social media posts for the latest news (links below).
If you have questions about deliveries or donations please email info@knitting4peace.org.
ALL donations sustain our work. Donate online or mail checks to:
2600 Leyden Street, Denver, CO 80207
Donations to Knitting4Peace are tax-deductible.
