Charity Projects for 2022
Who do we Support?
Organization |
Charity Coordinator |
American Cancer Society |
Cheryl Zimmerman |
Choice Pregnancy Center |
Melanie Parker |
Thompson Ranch Elementary School Riverview Elementary School |
Melanie Parker Melanie Parker |
Hospice of the Valley Ryan’s House |
Judy Brooks Judy Brooks |
Linus Project |
Maryanne Edens |
Veterans’ Organizations |
Sue Williams |
Angel Moms |
Bev Sheppelman |
Faith House |
Kathy Holm |
Acceptable Items for Charity Projects and their Specifications
ITEM | SIZE | NOTES |
Scarves | 6-8″ wide by 52-60″ in length | no fringe |
Hats | 9.25″ diameter by 8.5″ long | medium adult size |
Afghans | 36″ wide by 45″ length | |
Lap Robes | 30″ wide by 40″ length | |
Baby Blankets | 30-32″ wide by 32-34″ length | soft yarn |
Baby Apparel | preemie or small size | booties, socks, sweaters, bibs, burp cloths, etc. |
Slippers | adult and child sizes | |
Dementia blankets | 24″ wide by 24” long | some accessories are available |
Chemo Caps | pattern available | |
Chemo Turbans | pattern available | |
Walker Bags | pattern available | |
Adult Bibs | pattern available | |
Stuffed Bears | pattern available | |
Fingerless Gloves | dimensions available | |
Therapeutic Rice Bags | dimensions available |
OTHER – Club Project
Collecting metal tabs from cans (pop top) for Ronald McDonald House
There is a collection container available each week for the tabs.
Thank you
PROJECTS/ITEMS DONATED BY ENCORE NEEDLE & CRAFT CLUB DURING 2022
CHARITY | ITEM DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL QUANTITY |
Salvation Army | Afghans/lap robes |
0 |
Ditty bags |
22 |
|
Knitted hats |
73 |
|
Scarves |
45 |
|
Walker pockets |
63 |
|
Ditty bags |
28 |
|
Outside Charities | Chemo caps |
26 |
Chemo turbans |
23 |
|
Adult bibs |
1 |
|
Baby bibs |
5 |
|
Burp pads |
4 |
|
Hats |
1 |
|
Preemie hats |
23 |
|
Fun fur hats |
5 |
|
American Cancer Society | Chemo caps |
52 |
Chemo turbans |
64 |
|
Fun fur hats |
2 |
|
Afghans/lap robes |
3 |
|
Fleece throws |
3 |
|
Seat belt pillow |
15 |
|
Choices Pregnancy Center | Baby bibs |
14 |
Blankets/quilts |
17 |
|
Afghans |
60 |
|
Receiving blankets |
2 |
|
Burp pads |
6 |
|
Clothing items |
2 |
|
Diapers |
1 |
|
Hats |
146 |
|
Scarves |
2 |
|
Booties |
232 |
|
Toys |
8 |
|
Stuffed animals |
15 |
|
Miscellaneous |
6 |
|
Hospice of the Valley | Afghans |
20 |
Quilts |
1 |
|
Dementia blankets |
18 |
|
Scarves |
2 |
|
Hats |
30 |
|
Walker pockets |
6 |
|
Shawls |
10 |
|
Slippers |
34 |
|
Gloves |
31 |
|
Fingerless gloves |
21 |
|
Therapeutic rice bags |
98 |
|
Seat belt covers |
3 |
|
Adult bibs |
27 |
|
Leg warmers |
1 |
|
Riverview & Thompson Ranch Elementary Schools | Hats |
709 |
Scarves |
144 |
|
Afghans |
85 |
|
Stuffed teddy bears |
183 |
|
TOTAL ITEMS DONATED |
2435 |
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS DONATED
CHARITY | ITEM DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL QUANTITY |
Salvation Army | Sewing supplies (bags) |
11 |
Yarn and thread |
15 |
|
Puzzles |
12 |
|
Fabric |
7 |
|
Valley View Community Food Bank | Mirrors |
4 |
Glass vase |
1 |
|
Wicker baskets |
2 |
|
Irons |
2 |