Most knitters and crocheters probably know they accept 7 x 9 inch rectangles and make afghans from them. But, they also accept hats and scarves.
Donations can be mailed to:
Warm Up America
3740 N. Josey Ln.
Suite #126
Carrollton, TX 75007
Only washable fibers should be used in your donations. Items can be knitted or crocheted.
If you're making the rectangles they are assembled in 4 sizes:
Baby Blankets uses 20 rectangles and measures 35 x 46
Lap Ghans uses 25 rectangles and measures 35 x 45
Child Size uses 36 rectangles and measures 42 x 54
Adult uses 49 rectangles and measures 49 x 63
You do not need to make enough for one blanket, but should you want to, thought the above information would be helpful. If however, you would like to make a blanket, you can make them anysize. They do not need to be made or rectangles joined together. Likewise, hats and scarves can be anysize. They can be for children, teens, or adults.
There are a 5013C Charity and also accept monetary donations on their webpage, CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
They have a presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Facebook group is a bit of community and have a few different things they do. For example they also use granny squares in the making of some of their afghans. CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK
You can also make and donate locally and notify Warm Up America of doing so, they then add your donation to their totals.
Donations support many groups in need, not just Homelessness:
Homeless Shelters
Women's Shelters (for Battered Women)
Nursing Homes
VA Homes
Aids Facility
American Red Cross Chapters
Childrens Hospitals
Churches
Day Care Centers
Groups in need of donations put in request to Warm Up America and they are filled on a first come first serve basis
I will continue to provide some information about charities that work for you, as Bridge and Beyond comes to a close.
