Supporting Our Community

Based in Carrollton, Texas, Warm Up America helps collect items for programs all across the US. You can learn more about the organization here: warmupamerica.org
Warm Up America will be at DFW Fiber Fest this year collecting 7" x 9" rectangles! According to their website, yarn must be machine washable and dryable. You can use any thickness yarn or size needle and hook, however, most donations we receive are crocheted or knitted with medium-weight (on the yarn label). While we hope that you will start working on projects now, we will have needles, hooks, and yarn if you want to take time out during the weekend to create a 7″ × 9″ rectangle, which they will collect to be used in afghans. Warm Up America is celebrating their 30 year anniversary this year! Warm Up America has many different programs that they support during the year, which can use different types of items. You can check out their current needs at: https://warmupamerica.org/make/current-needs/

What began with a focus on children in the foster care system, The Foster Friends Project expanded to pair every child in vulnerable and unstable life circumstances with a lovingly homemade, unique teddy bear of their very own– and delivered in a backpack that can help them transport what belongings they may have. Children in foster care, domestic violence shelters, affected by disasters, and caught in global conflict are just a few circumstances that we currently serve. They will be collecting stuffies! Here is a link to their pattern specs https://fosterfriendsproject.org/our-crochet-army-volunteer/ and more information can be found on their Facebook page.

T.H.R.I.V.E Association in remembrance and appreciation of the sacrifices that our military veterans and their families have made for their country, T.H.R.I.V.E. Association offers a hand up for these courageous individuals and dependents by gifting hand-crafted goods. Their aim is to empower these individuals in their recovery process. Make and Donate an Item! You can make an item(s) to donate that they will collect and distribute to those in need during Homeless Veterans Stand Down events. Any hand-made goods, within accepted guidelines is accepted. So if you can knit, crochet, weave, or sew – your donation is welcomed! For guidelines and details, please refer to T.H.R.I.V.E's FAQ section.