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2008 Group Projects.

Over the past couple of years our Charity of the Month projects have proved to be most successful, giving members plenty of interesting items to knit for a wide variety of charities.

We will continue again in 2008 with even more charities to help.

Members are under no obligation to knit for these projects -- everything we do in knit4charities is entirely voluntary.  They can support any charity they choose at any time or not -- as they wish.

If you would like to join us in these projects, please consider joining our group.  If you would like to help but would rather not join our group feel free to contact me for more details of the proposed charities and then you can make a private donation in your own time.  email knit4charities@gmail.com

 

2008 Calendar - Charity of the Month Projects

1 January bTamworth Women's RefugeBaby, children, women's size jumpers, beanies, scarves, blankets, toys.
1 January aJohn Hunter Post Natal Unit (Newcastle)newborn size hats and booties - possibly items for still borns and NICU premmies (TBA)

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Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers

 

Pure Wool -- pouches for possums

 

2 February dCalare Nursing Home - OrangeAcrylic knee rugs sizes 90x120cm, and 1.5mx1.5m square. Also 25cm squares to be sewn into rugs
2 February bParramatta MissionChildren, Women and Mens size beanies, gloves, fingerless gloves, scarves, socks, bedsocks, and blankets
2 February cSADS - Save A Dog Scheme - Malvern VicCat blankets size 65cm x 30cm

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Canberra Hospital Young Mums Program

Knitted/Crochet Size 00-0 baby items for these young pregnant women who often have a range of issues from homelessness, drug use and lack of family support
3 March aAnson Cottage - OrangeChemo Caps - plainer style beanies, feathers hats for women, solid dark colours for men and Bandanas
3 March cKnittingforbrisbanesneedy - Homeless Connect DayEverything!! - a comprehensive list will be supplied closer to the date

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4 April dCare for Street KidsAdult beanies, scarves, mitts, blankets, childrens and baby clothes
4 April aVictorian Animal Aid Trust - ColdstreamDog Coats small and medium size, 40cmx40cm squares in thick yarn for cat beds
4 April cChemo Caps for various hospitals in MelbourneChemo Caps, Tit Bits

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St John of God Hospital - Ballarat

 

Baby clothes - jumpers, booties (with or without ties), and bonnets/hats

 

5 May bKing Edward Memorial Hospital - PerthPremmie baby garments
5 May cAustralian Inland MissionWarm clothing for remote Aboriginal Communities
5 May aMasonic Care Qld Carpentaria (Cairns)bed socks, knee warmers, knee rugs, bed jackets/capes

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Lyall McEwan Hospital Elizabeth Vale SA

Baby garments

 

6 June aPaddiesVan Service - Shorncliffe (Brisbane)Beanies, scarves, gloves (full and fingerless), socks,
6 June cBonnie Babes

Burial gowns, booties, caps and Christening gowns for stillborns and wraps for miscarriages.  White or cream preferred.  Soft pastel unisex colours acceptable.

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Murwillumbah Community Support Centre

Warm clothing and blankets for all ages. Toiletries, crochet face washers and toys.

 

7 July cCanassist - CootamundraAre in urgent need of the large material bags 40cm x 50cm high with a 40cm x 3cm handle, tit bits, turbans, knee rugs, satin breast pillows (horseshoe shaped), and the personal roll type bags for toothbrush etc. Other items needed although not so urgently are smaller bags, travel sewing kits, bed jackets, slippers/bed socks, small novelties to put in gift bags for children and any suitable gift for a surprise bag/parcel.  There are men, women and children of all ages on their books.
7 July aNunga Mi: Minar IncWomens and Childrens clothing, toys

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RWH Baby Bundle program

 

Baby garments - large premmie and newborn size, toys and blankets

 

8 August

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Remembrance Month

 

Make an item in memory of a loved one (person or animal) - charities who will be the recipients will be announced closer to the date. 
9 September bRoyal Childrens Hospital - MelbourneMonster Puppet Socks and rugs for children
9 September aCaroline Chisholm SocietyClothing and toys from baby to 2yr old sizes

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Autumn Lodge (nursing home) Macksville

knee rugs, slippers/bed socks and toys suitable for aged care

 

10 October cSANDS - Stillborn and Neonatal Death SupportBurial sets for very tiny premmi to newborn size -- sets comprise of gown, booties, nappy covers/knitted underwear (optional), hats, -- blankets size 20 - 30cm square.  No single hats or booties are needed at this time thanks.
10 October bACT Rescue and FosterBlankets - preferrably medium to large , toys and dog coats of all sizes

10 October a

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Magnolia Place (Womens Shelter) Tasmania

Women & Children's jumpers, slippers, beanies, gloves, babies clothing & baby blankets

 

11 November aPolice - Melbourne Western SuburbsTrauma Teddies and other toys

11 November b

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PIPA - Preterm Infants Parents Association

Baby garments - tiny premmie to newborn size garments, toys and blankets

 

12 December cCat Rescue (http://www.cartrescue.com.au/)cat blankets/beds toys and towels or anything that the kittens can adopt and take with them to their new homes. 
12 December aVictoria Wildlife RescuePossum pouches and bird nests, Acrylic & Wool
12 December bCanberra RSPCA

Small kitten blankets 20cmx40cm

12 December Native Animals Trust Fund             Possum Pouches (pure Wool)  and birds nests

                     

12 December Wildlife Rescue (Reservoir)            Joey Pouches/Possum pouches -  from pillowcase size down  

                      http://www.wildliferescuers.org.au/         to pouches the size of your hand for tiny possums.  

                                                                            Also Birds Nests.