Donate to a charitable organization that put's both cotton and acrylic yarns to good use. Yup, the evil acrylic is wanted and needed by the ladies at NH Services who knit items for needy children and residence of nursing homes that require machine washable items. They use the cotton for kemo hats ... the softer the better. If you have a lot, consider the tax deduction you could get also. The RSVP Volunteers (there are 60 total) ... love to knit ... love to crochet ... and love contributing to others. This is something they do all year long by the way.
I've recently received this note from the Volunteer Services Director, Dee Martin that I want to share with you.
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Emailed Oct 12, 2007 12:38 PM to Rhonda the Stitchingnut
Hi Rhonda,
We would like to share with you the wonderful support from various places in the country that have responded to our request for yarn because of your website. Yarn came from all over New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia and many many towns in Massachusetts.
Our volunteers, in turn, create beautiful knitted and crocheted items (such as hats, mittens, scarves, afghans) which are delivered to needy families, non-profit organizations, and nursing homes throughout the area.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Dee Martin
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Below are a few pictures of just a few of the lovely ladies doing the knitting & crocheting for others in need. In fact, The first picture is of Helyn Malay (93 years young) who had started a knitting group called "Yarn It All" to knit hats, mittens and scarves for low income area school children. The other pictures include what they've been knitting and crocheting that are ready to be distributed during the Holidays.
I think I would also like to give every one of them a big hug.
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE SERVICES, INC.
The Community Action Agency for Hillsborough County
Dee Martin, Volunteer Services Director
40 Pine Street, Manchester, NH 03103
Telephone: (603) 668-8010 ext 6022 Fax: (603) 645-6734
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