With the 2nd Sunday of the December "Shopping Vicariously" series, here's another option for Alms-gifting.
I know of many kind souls that do this all year 'round: Create for charities.
People knit/crochet hats, blankets, gloves, scarves...and give them to a variety of charities so that people in need might have some added warmth - from the created article and from knowing that someone cared enough to spend time and yarn creating something for them.
Off the top of my head, here are some options to gift warmth to folks that might be without:
(Yes, I did support the top-o'-my-head subjects with some Internet linking!)
- Kiwi Knitting - our mid-town LYS is sponsoring "Hats for the Homeless". Donate funds or Knit/Crochet hats or scarves for homeless or "Youth on their Own". (Last Day to drop off donations is 12/22!)
- Purls of Tucson is also supporting some charitable crafting - "Hats for the Homeless" through the Salvation Army and "Caps for Kids".
- Grandma's Spinning Wheel - Grandma's supports a variety of charities and designates the 2nd week of each month as Crafting work time; Grandma's provides yarn, pattern and inspiration!
- Pima County Public Library - per discussions with the Librarians at the Wilmot branch, I understand scarves and hats are collected to distribute to needy kids via the Bookmobile.
- Homeless Shelters, the Elderly, and Cancer patients (Knots of Love). A quick call to your favorite charity will identify the items most needed.
- Project Linus - Kiwi Knitting, Tucson Yarn Company, and Purls of Tucson are both drop-off points for Project Linus Blankets!
This might be the truest instance where the making and giving of a gift has the most impact on both the maker and the recipient.
Bonus Blog Content - For those of you who have asked or are just curious, the Little Brother is doing rather well. He's gained a little more weight (nearly ranks as "slim", I'd say {huge improvement over the previous "scrawny"), he's got more energy, and his Insulin doses have been radically decreased! {We're not sure why. Either it's the last "hurrah" of his pancreas or maybe his pancreas wasn't actually failing. We'll see what happens next.}
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