Help the homeless, Families and children in need
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Please read up about how to REGISTER as a Yarnhead and what CREATION DONATIONS are needed. Please also submit organizations and charities you know of that need our help! We have contacted each listing below to verify their address, contact and organization info, and that your items will get to the proper place. |
Virginia
The Union Mission Ministries
Norfolk, VA Tax Exempt Charity? YES Who They Serve: housing, food, supplies for homeless men, women, and children. Over 300 homeless served daily, and currently have 100+ men sleeping on the floor due to lack of space. Greatest Needs: men's hats, scarves, and especially SOCKS. Also need pillows and blankets, women's and children's items of all ages. "Every day, hundreds of hungry and hurting men, women and children come to the doors of The Union Mission for help. We give them a safe haven, a bed, hot meals, a shower and clean clothing. Many times they come with only the clothes on their backs and we struggle to provide the things they need; things that you and I take for granted, like toiletries, clothing, a blanket and towel. The list is long but you can help us give them a fresh start by donating the most needed items." Website Mail Donations: Union Mission Donations, 5100 East Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23502 AidNow
Virginia Beach, VA Tax Exempt Charity? YES Who They Serve: The over 500 homeless K-12 children in Virginia Beach Public Schools, both through a back to school event and ongoing throughout the school year. Greatest Needs: fashionable and warm scarves, hats, and mittens - greatest need is for the middle and high school aged kids. "AidNow exists to bring education, health, sanitation, and physical resources together to assist individuals in South Eastern Virginia, Nationally, and Globally. Basically, we are here to help. Everyone. Love is a universal language and it’s something that is in great demand in our current society. JUMP START is private one day event for the 500+ Homeless Students enrolled in the Virginia Beach School System. AidNow in partnership with The Virginia Beach Public School System will distribute free fashionable new or gently used clothing and school supplies..." Website Mail Donations: Ann Christie, Grand Affairs 2036 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 ForKids
Norfolk, VA Tax Exempt Charity? YES Who They Serve: Homeless and poverty stricken children and their families. Greatest Needs: Any and all kinds of baby and children's items, as well as Christmas toys/gifts. "ForKids is breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families & children with PROGRAMS THAT WORK. Housing: ForKids gives shelter to over 50 families in crisis. Families have a safe place to stay while they gain essential skills, stabilize employment, reduce debt and work toward self-sufficiency." They also provide education/tutoring assistance to over 300 students and various clinical services for parents and children. Website Mail Donations: ForKids Donations, PO Box 6044 Norfolk VA 23508 |
Ohio
Salvation Army
Lima, OH Tax exempt Charity? YES Who They Serve: provide a food pantry and supplies/clothing for all needy in the community. Greatest Needs: hats and scarves for all ages to match up with a coat drive in Oct, and blankets/hats/clothing for babies and kids, dolls for the Christmas Drive. All donations to directly to those in need (are not re-sold), and there is a BIG need in this under-served community right now. Website Mail Donations: Salvation Army Donations, 614 East Market Street, Lima OH, 45801 Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO Tax Exempt? YES Summary: Serving children through out their region, with both in hospital services and a warmth drive for the community, from preemies to teens. Donations Needs: Oct-Feb hats, scarves, mittens in baby - teen sizes, but especially elementary school age sizes. "Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics will distribute more than 2000 hats, mittens, scarves and gloves this winter season to help keep the children of the Kansas City area warm and healthy! Our donated supplies of these items are extremely low this year! Can your group help by conducting a "Hat and Mitten Drive"?" Website Donation Address: Volunteer Services Department, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City. MO 64108 |
Free pattern PDF's linked from various sites to hopefully get you interested in The Yarnheads Project! Please take a look around and consider donating an item to one of the many organizations in need!