Ongoing Needs

This blog is live for historic purposes only. The wonderful people who supported me in this project deserve recognition and I refuse to delete it and all records of our hard work. Thank you all for your support. Please see my latest post for information regarding the future of this program.

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Weekly Update - June 23, 2013

Carol O. 

Kathy S.

Lee G.

Susan E.

Ellen B.
Our current assignments:
Coats for Kids Drive 2013

24 Infant Hats (Need 0 more for current Coats for Kids Drive). 
200 Children's Hats for ages 2-10 (Need 79 more for Coats for Kids Drive). 
200 Adult Hats -Mostly Women's (Need 0 more for Coats for Kids Drive). 
200 Children's Mittens (Need 171 more for Coats for Kids Drive).
75 Children's Slipper Socks (Need 72 more for Coats for Kids Drive).
75 Adult's Slipper Socks (Need 73 more for Coats for Kids Drive).
150 Women's Scarves (Need 70 more for Coats for Kids Drive). 

Project Purple - Due Date: 6/30/2013 Received: 46 (note: due date has been changed!)


This week I need to start by reminding everyone that the Franklin, MA address is no longer a valid shipping address for us. 2 packages were received there this week but all packages should be shipped to my home and you must email me for my address. Effective August 1, 2013, any packages received at the Franklin, MA address will be returned to you - I can't have mail forwarded because its a UPS Store. I am very sorry for the inconvenience. 

Another important reminder - if you are sending mittens, socks or slippers, could you please take a moment to tie them together? It will save me the time when I am sorting through donations and I'd hate for mittens to lose their mates. Thank you!

If your organization will need hats for the 2013/14 winter season please send an email to BethsHatsForHope@gmail.com. We are taking requests at this time and will do all we can to help.

If you are looking for a great project to be part of, please check the Needs/Wish List page and Current Projects page for more information or Contact Us.

Have a great week!
Beth Pitard
Chapter Leader, Beth's Hats for Hope Initiative: Massachusetts
bethshatsforhope@gmail.com


Sunday, June 9, 2013

Weekly Update - June 9, 2013

12 scarves from Kathy S.
22 hats from Beth P.
14 hats and 1 pr slippers from Geralding H.
5 hats and 5 pr mittens from Judy Y.
19 hats, 4 scarves, 3 pr mittens from Karen H.


Our current assignments:
Coats for Kids Drive 2013

24 Infant Hats (Need 0 more for current Coats for Kids Drive). 
200 Children's Hats for ages 2-10 (Need 90 more for Coats for Kids Drive). 
200 Adult Hats -Mostly Women's (Need 1 more for Coats for Kids Drive). 
200 Children's Mittens (Need 179 more for Coats for Kids Drive).
75 Children's Slipper Socks (Need 72 more for Coats for Kids Drive).
75 Adult's Slipper Socks (Need 73 more for Coats for Kids Drive).
150 Women's Scarves (Need 87 more for Coats for Kids Drive). 

Project Purple - Due Date: 6/30/2013 Received: 37 (note: due date has been changed!)

Purple Infant Hats (Need *as many as possible* for Project Purple - Emily's H4H)

Pattern Ideas:
Please refer to the above "Current Assignments" for our current needs.

Hats:
http://bethshatsforhopemassachusetts.blogspot.com/p/beths-knit-hat.html
http://redheart.com/free-patterns/crochet-family-hats
http://redheart.com/files/patterns/pdf/LW3079.pdf
(Note: You will need a free Raverly account to view the patterns)

Mittens:
(Note: You will need a free Raverly account to view the patterns)

Slippers:
(Note: You will need a free Raverly account to view the patterns)

Great news!
We have started to accumulate "inventory" on baby hats - I have almost 100 that I need to find a "home" for. I will start accepting requests for baby hats now. I can also start accepting requests for adult size hats too since we are very close to our goal for our current project. 

Please check the Needs/Wish List page for more information or Contact Us.

Have a great week!
Beth Pitard
Chapter Leader, Beth's Hats for Hope Initiative: Massachusetts
bethshatsforhope@gmail.com