2011 - 2012 Charity Season

Post date: Sep 09, 2011 5:30:14 PM

Greetings!

First of all I would like the thank Sarah Peasley for her tireless work as the Charity Coordinator for the MMKG in the past.  I cannot attempt to fill her shoes, but will at least make an honest effort.

For the 2012-2013 guild year our focus will be on local charities.  A much smaller scale than from the past years, but I would gladly encourage you to continue knitting for others as you deem fit.

This year we will be working on

• Lansing Comfort Bear Project provides hand knit bears for LPD officers and detectives to give children during house stops, raids, interviews, etc. (ongoing – with a current urgent need)

• Preemie Items for our annual donation to the NICU at Sparrow Hospital in memory of Kristi Garcia's son Eli.  (November)

• MMKG Hat/Mitten Contest is our expected annual fun event with items going towards Haslett Public Schools in appreciation for the use of their wonderful facility.  (December)

• Scarves for the 2012 Special Olympics in Mt. Pleasant - Debbie Warnaar will be collecting for these. (end of the year?)

As far as I know we will be continuing ‘Knitting for Others’ on the 4th Sunday of each month from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapbook Cafe at Schuler's in the Eastwood Towne Center.  

Additional information and links on these projects are located below.

Thank you! Eunice