Knitting Charities: Plant Seeds of Kindness in The Garden State
Join together and help the knitting charities of New Jersey care for their less fortunate
Knitting charities abound in the Garden State just as the beautiful flowers this states is known for. Join with the kind-hearted knitters of New Jersey and plant seeds of kindness and caring as you help others in need.
Hats for the Homeless
Hats for the Homeless began when John Carroll died suddenly in 1998. Who was John Carroll? He was a man who cared for those less fortunate and had a heart for the homeless. Hats for the Homeless was created to carry on the memory of John Carroll and all the good he did in his lifetime.This organization can use hats, scarves, mittens that they give to the homeless in their area to help keep them warm. Knit for charity and send your knitted donations to:
Hats for the Homeless
905 Main Street
Hackensack, NJ 07601
info@hats4thehomeless.org
Clifton Cares
Years ago, it came to the attention of Steven Hatals that children in Clifton, New Jersey were coming to school without warm clothing. To fill this need, Steven formed the non-profit organization call Clifton Cares to make sure that children have the warm clothing they need.The families that Clifton Cares helps are referred by the school principals, teachers, and guidance counselors who work with these children every day. They collect all types of clothing but would appreciate any gloves, mittens, hats, sweaters and baby sets you care to donate. Please send your donations to:
Dorothy Adlon
c/o Clifton Cares
74 Cathedral Ave.
Clifton, NJ 07110
Project B.A.B.I.E.S.
Project Babies is a group home for newborns to one-year-olds already exposed to drugs. The project also has outpatient care for children up to ages 5- and 6-year-olds. Project Babies can use any donations of hats, booties, sweaters, and blankets. Please send your donations to these children who had an unfair start in life.Project B.A.B.I.E.S.
256 N. 7th St.
Newark, NJ 07107
Regina Marshall, dep. executive director
Goodwill Homes and Missions, Inc. & Lighthouse Community Center
Goodwill Homes and Missions and the Lighthouse Community Center both serve the homeless in their community. They help both homeless men and women in many ways but one of those ways is by providing warm clothing. They greatly appreciate any donations of hand-knit items you care to make. They can especially use hats, sweaters, mittens, scarves, and blankets and appreciate you knitting for charity.Goodwill Homes and Missions, Inc.
79 University Ave.
Newark, NJ 07102
Lighthouse Community Center
P.O. Box 1036
Newark, NJ 07101
