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.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Thank you all, and goodbye

Thank you to all who have supported me in my role of leader of Beth's Hats for Hope Initiative: Massachusetts. 

As you probably know by now, I have decided to step down and let Beth D. take over. While the change-over hadn't gone as smoothly as I hoped. I am happy knowing the project will continue and hope you will all continue to support the project with Beth D as your leader. Please note: the  mailing address has changed:

Beth's Hats For Hope Initiative: Massachusettsc/o Beth Driscoll 41 Hillcrest Road Whitinsville MA 01588

For information regarding the program going forward please visit the facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Beths-Hats-for-Hope-Initiative-Massachusetts/465735933478037?fref=nf

Bethshatsforhope@yahoo.com 

Thank you again for all you have done - keep it up!

Beth Pitard


Sunday, April 6, 2014

Update April 6, 2014

There is no update this week but I want to remind you that we are accepting donations for  MA Coalition for the Homeless and The Women's Center in New Bedford. There may also be other organizations who as for our help in the fall so please continue to send in your beautiful hats, scarves and mittens :)


Sunday, March 30, 2014

March 30, 2014 Update

Donations received this week:
Beth D

Tamalin
This week we added 4 hats, 2 scarves to our totals!  

Please note: We accept hats, scarves and mittens in all sizes and colors on an ongoing basis. If we do not have a "current project" listed, we collect them for the next one. 

If your organization will need hats, scarves or mittens for the please send an email to BethsHatsForHope@gmail.com. We are taking requests 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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, March 23, 2014

Update - March 23, 2013

Donations received this week:

Geraldine - Cupertono CA
This week we added 5 hats, 1 scarves to our totals!  

Beth D recently made a delivery to MA Coalition of the Homeless. 




Please note: We accept hats, scarves and mittens in all sizes and colors on an ongoing basis. If we do not have a "current project" listed, we collect them for the next one. 

If your organization will need hats, scarves or mittens for the please send an email to BethsHatsForHope@gmail.com. We are taking requests 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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Weekly Update - March 9, 2014










This week we added 34 hats, 8 scarves (including cowls and neck warmers) and 5 mittens to our totals!  We also collected 35 squares!

Current Projects:

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. 

They need hats, scarves and mittens in ALL sizes - from newborn to adult man. There is no date for when they need them but the sooner we get them to her the better. They service elementary through high schools and also early intervention and have many children in need. 

Note: Beth D will be delivering to the MA Coalition for the Homeless within the next few weeks so if anybody would like to send items in for them she would need it by March 14. 

My Mothers House in Taunton

Hats in all sizes. Please visit our Donation Guidelines page if you have any questions about how your hat should be made.


Pattern Ideas

6" squares. They can be knit, crochet or loomed and made with any yarn or material. 

Drawstring Bags. These can also be knit, crochet, loomed or made with fabric. They should be large enough to hold a small bar of soap, small toothpaste, alcohol wipes, personal size shampoo, bandaids, neosporin, and a comb and brush. Approx. 6"x6" will work but if larger that will be fine as well. 

If your organization will need hats, scarves or mittens for the please send an email to BethsHatsForHope@gmail.com. We are taking requests 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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Update - February 9, 2014

Beth D

Geraldine H

Lisa H

Lisa H
Current Projects:

Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. 

They need hats, scarves and mittens in ALL sizes - from newborn to adult man. There is no date for when they need them but the sooner we get them to her the better. They service elementary through high schools and also early intervention and have many children in need. 

My Mothers House in Taunton

Hats in all sizes. Please visit our Donation Guidelines page if you have any questions about how your hat should be made.

Pattern Ideas

6" squares. They can be knit, crochet or loomed and made with any yarn or material. 

Drawstring Bags. These can also be knit, crochet, loomed or made with fabric. They should be large enough to hold a small bar of soap, small toothpaste, alcohol wipes, personal size shampoo, bandaids, neosporin, and a comb and brush. Approx. 6"x6" will work but if larger that will be fine as well. 

Thank You
I would like to take a moment to thank Crochet Savvy Magazine for including us as their featured charity in the January issue. (Hint: We are on pages 66-69!). The magazine is a free publication so please take a moment to check it out. This month they feature The Crochet Crowd and men who crochet and there are lots of great crochet tips included. 

 Crochet Savvy Magazine
Crochet Savvy Magazine logo


If your organization will need hats, scarves or mittens for the please send an email to BethsHatsForHope@gmail.com. We are taking requests 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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Weekly Update - January 26, 2014

Cyndy, Lake Mary FL

Mary, Auburn MA

Shirley, Denver CO
Current Projects:

New Project Alert!
Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. 

They need hats, scarves and mittens in ALL sizes - from newborn to adult man. There is no date for when they need them but the sooner we get them to her the better. They service elementary through high schools and also early intervention and have many children in need. 

We are currently collecting the following for My Mothers House in Taunton

Hats in all sizes. Please visit our Donation Guidelines page if you have any questions about how your hat should be made.

Pattern Ideas

6" squares. They can be knit, crochet or loomed and made with any yarn or material. 

Drawstring Bags. These can also be knit, crochet, loomed or made with fabric. They should be large enough to hold a small bar of soap, small toothpaste, alcohol wipes, personal size shampoo, bandaids, neosporin, and a comb and brush. Approx. 6"x6" will work but if larger that will be fine as well. 

If your organization will need hats, scarves or mittens for the please send an email to BethsHatsForHope@gmail.com. We are taking requests 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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Weekly Update - January 19, 2014

Beth D.

Joan in Bellingham
Current Projects:

We are currently collecting the following for My Mothers House in Taunton

Hats in all sizes. Please visit our Donation Guidelines page if you have any questions about how your hat should be made.

Pattern Ideas

6" squares. They can be knit, crochet or loomed and made with any yarn or material. 

Drawstring Bags. These can also be knit, crochet, loomed or made with fabric. They should be large enough to hold a small bar of soap, small toothpaste, alcohol wipes, personal size shampoo, bandaids, neosporin, and a comb and brush. Approx. 6"x6" will work but if larger that will be fine as well. 

Personal Thank You
I want to, again, say THANK YOU to Beth D for her help with this group. She is now collecting, photographing and distributing everything and that is a TON of work for her and a ton of work OFF me. I appreciate your help VERY much. If you get the opportunity to meet her, please let her know just how much her hard work is appreciated!


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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Weekly Update - January 12, 2014

J.M. Hanover, MA

Kim H. Sault Ste Marie (Giving Artfully)

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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Weekly Update - 1/5/2014 Happy New Year!

ANON - San Diego, CA

Doreen R. Kingston, MA

Kimberly R. Saugus, MA

Sara C. Barrington, RI

Please be sure to help us out by checking the Donations Guidelines page before sending in your donations.

Current Project

My Mothers House, Taunton, MA  ((MUST  BE RECEIVED AT MY PO BOX BY 1/11/14))

https://www.facebook.com/mymothershouse1

200 Scarves - Assorted Sizes 
200 Mittens - Assorted Sizes 


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.  You do NOT have to be part of the "group" to participate in this project.

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