Knit4Charities
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knit4charities group Charity of the Month projects for 2009
Each charity that has been nominated is important to the person who has nominated that charity.
All contributions are totally voluntary.
Please be respectful of the importance of each charity to the people whose heart it touches.
2009 CALENDAR
MONTH  | CHARITY | NEEDS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 JANUARY | Doug Long..Orthotist. | knitted toys | |
| 1 JANUARY | Street Swags | Childrens beanies | |
| 2 FEBRUARY | Calare Nursing Home (Orange) | Acrylic knee rugs, blankets, Teddies, Dolls and other items for the elderly | |
| 2 FEBRUARY | Knitting for Brisbanes Needy (distributed to many charities) | all size beanies, gloves, socks, jumpers, blankets. Baby clothing, toys etc etc | |
| 2 FEBRUARY | Vinnies Night Patrol Van (Canberra) | beanies, scarves/neckwarmers | |
| 2 FEBRUARY | McKillop Family Services | Jumpers & Beanies for kindy aged children - | |
| 3 MARCH | Geraldton Regional hospital emergengy dept & Geraldton Police | knitted toys | |
| 3 MARCH | Prince of Wales Hospital Oncology Unit | Chemo headwear - beanies/hats, turbans soft yarn no seams where possible | |
| 3 MARCH | Knitting for Northern Rivers Needy (NSW) | Jumpers, jackets, beanies, scarves for homeless , and for familes in crisis. adults and children | |
| 3 MARCH | Rosie's (Street Outreach - Gold Coast) | Beanies, scarves, mittens/gloves | |
| 4 APRIL | Calvary Hospice | Acrylic knee rugs for the elderly | |
| 4 APRIL | Burnside Hastings Family Support Centre | knitwear for children from 1yr to 12yr old, and knitted toys | |
| 4 APRIL | Australian Inland Missionaries | Baby and Childrens clothing etc for Aboriginal communities | |
| 4 APRIL | Hobart Womens Shelter | Handmade toys, Clothing for children to adult, Toiletry items - soap savers, face washers, Jewellery, Scarfs - child to adult, Ponchos - child to adult (their most popular item), Slippers - child to adult, Beanies - child to adult, Fingerless and full gloves - child to adult | |
| 5 MAY | Sydney Womens Refuge | womens ponchos & cardigans, childrens ponchos 4-12 years, small rugs approx. 120 cm, slipper socks/ child & adult, fingerless gloves & scarves, trauma teddies & cuddle toys Please use machine washable wool where possible | |
| 5 MAY | Missionbeat | warm clothes for the homeless in Sydney, blanket squares | |
| 5 MAY | Lyell McEwin Hospital | trauma teddies, baby boys items | |
| 6 JUNE | Murwillumbah Community Centre | adult and child beanies, mittens or gloves, socks/ warm things | |
| 6 JUNE | Nursing Home Cootamundra and Cootamundra Community Chest group Inc. | knee rugs, bed jackets,bed socks etc for the nursing home -- Community Chest would like xray bags 22 inches x 18 inches with handles,knee rugs ,bed socks all sizes down to baby, cot sheets ,baby blankets, small childrens blankets,P.J' | |
| 6 JUNE | Austin Health/Epworth Hospital/Ringwood Private Hospital | Chemo Caps, Turbans | |
| 6 JUNE | Canberra Young Mums Program | Baby items | |
| 7 JULY | Operation Christmas Child | Small toys, childrens beanies , socks, face washers to be put into shoeboxes for OS children -- This charity has religious connections and may not suit all members -- please do not complain you are under no obligation to contribute if it goes against your beliefs | |
| 7 JULY | Animal welfare SA/RSPCA SA | Pet rugs and dog jumpers | |
| 7 JULY | Holman Clinic, Launceston General Hospital, Tasmania | Chemo Caps, Turbans & Sleep Caps | |
| 7 JULY | PIPA | Premmie baby garments 3 or 4 ply only, traditional/ | |
| 8 AUGUST - REMEMBRANCE MONTH | SANDS Victoria – in memory of Sue's nephew born on Anzac Day | complete burial/layette sets in all sizes. blue items in particular but all colours are acceptable | |
| 8 AUGUST - REMEMBRANCE MONTH | Aged Care Facilities in Broken Hill | Mens beanies for Father's Day gifts to every man in aged care. | |
| 9 SEPTEMBER | Nunga Mi: Minar (Adelaide) | baby clothes including lightweight items (short sleeves/possible cotton yarn). Kiddies toys,slippers childrens & Ladies,adult & childs scarves, | |
| 9 SEPTEMBER | Citicare Brisbane - Festival of Hope | Toys, fancy coathangers, crochet top teatowels, anything suitable for gifts, including baby/kids summer wear | |
| 9 SEPTEMBER | Canberra Wildlife Rescue | MARSUPIAL POUCHES - knitted or crocheted of pure wool yarn, in natural solid colours only, to match the intended animal as closely as possible, i.e. dull browns and greys. Can be in all or any sizes, but please - nothing bright or multicoloured. NESTS can also be knitted or crocheted, but again these should be in "natural" colours of pure wool.FLANNELETTE LINERS are most welcome, but again, no patterns or bright colours.BLANKETS, however, could be made in green pure wool (no specific shade), to match the grass of a natural environment. Much like cat/dog blankets, small to whatever size people can make. | |
| 10 OCTOBER | St Giles and Giant Step (Tassie) | Childrens blankets, toys and puppets in bright colours for children - newborn bubs to 18yr olds | |
| 10 OCTOBER | Save A Dog Scheme www.saveadog. | Cat blankets (blankets are machine washed) 40 cm by 60 cm is a good size and cat toys - crocheted cat toys are well received | |
| 10 OCTOBER | MISSION AUSTRALIA - Perth for their Christmas Lunch in the Park http://missionpromo | Mens beanies, scarves, fingerless gloves, socks | |
| 11 NOVEMBER | Elizabeth Church of Christ | Trauma Teddies | |
| 11 NOVEMBER | Royal Children's Hospital | Monster Sock Puppets, Finger Puppets | |
| 11 NOVEMBER | Hunter Animal Rescue | Dog coats all sizes | |
| 12 DECEMBER | RWH Baby Bundle Program | Baby clothes to take home from hospital | |
| 12 DECEMBER | Wingecarribee Animal Shelter | blankets (for the dogs & cats) and coats for the dogs. They tend to always be in need of medium to large sized dog coats. Also toys for both cats and dogs. |