Tuesday, July 11, 2023

CHALLENGE #19-2023 is Complete

 

Haven House 

Homer, Alaska
South Peninsula Haven House supports and empowers individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse by advocating for justice and providing safe shelter, crisis intervention, prevention, and victim advocacy. "Since the beginning, you were there for me and my son. I won't ever forget your support, your understanding, your validation and your friendship."
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
4 Women's Small - DONE
23 Women's Medium - DONE
3 Women's Large - DONE
3 Men/Teen boys - DONE
2 Preteen (neutral colors) - DONE
2 Youth (neutral colors) - DONE
2 Toddler (neutral colors) - DONE
2 Baby Booties (Neutral colors) - DONE
30 Washcloths - DONE
PET COZIES
Pet blankets may be knitted, crocheted or sewn, but must be washable. Knit or crocheted blankets should be a tight weave, fairly thick (use several strands together or a single strand of #5 or #6 bulky yarn.) Suitable fabrics are denim, flannel, heavy cotton with batting in between layers and stitched from corner to corner so the batting doesn't bunch up when washed.
1 Small (20" X 20") - DONE
1 Medium (24" X 24") - DONE
1 Large (24" X 30") - DONE
HAPPY HANDS - This Shelter mentined that the women there loved these items , they had the best time chatting, laughing and sharing tips for knitting and crocheting. They even asked the Shelter management to buy more yarn for them !!
12 Skeins of yarn - DONE
12 Pair of Knitting Needles - DONE
12 Crochet Hooks - DONE
12 Pair of Scissors (Blunt Tip) - DONE
12 Large Eyed Yarn Needles - DONE
**You may send used knitting needles and crochet hooks but please do not send plastic knitting needles if they are bowed or bent. No 14" knitting needles.
** Worsted or bulky preferred. No partial skeins or balls.
**Knitting needles, 8" or 10", single or double point. Circulars are fine too.
**Preferred sizes for knitting needles are 7,8,9,10, 10 1/2, 11.
** Crochet Hooks. Preferred sizes are G, H, I, J and K.
**Scissors: All scissors should be children's blunt tipped scissors.
If you don't want to have to worry about shipping costs but would like to contribute to this challenge, gift cards are always welcome so that shelters can pick up supply they need. Gift cards at major stores, including Amazon, are always welcome.
Mailing Deadline: August 7, 2023
Send to:
Haven House
Attn: Leslie Scroggin
3776 Lake St.
Homer, AK 99603

If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

CHALLENGE # 18-2023 is Complete

 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROJECT, INC

Canton, Ohio   IS COMPLETE!
"A Place to Heal"
Thanks to the help of so many people and organizations, Domestic Violence Project, Inc. is able to operate two domestic violence shelters in Stark County, Ohio. Here, victims of domestic violence find a clean, safe, fully supplied place to stay. Survivors and their families live in the shelter for a temporary period of time, helping each other heal and partaking of the services we offer.
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
30 Women's Small - DONE
40 Women's Medium - DONE
20 Women's Large - DONE   
5 Teen boys - DONE
10 Preteen Girls - DONE    
10 Preteen Boys - DONE
10 Youth Girls - DONE    
10 Youth Boys - DONE  
10 Toddler Girls - DONE  
10 Toddler Boys - DONE
5 Baby Girl Booties - DONE   
5 Baby Boy Booties - DONE
165 Washcloths - DONE  
HAPPY HANDS
12 Skeins of yarn - DONE     
12 Pair of Knitting Needles -DONE
12 Crochet Hooks - DONE
12 Pair of Scissors (Blunt Tip) - DONE   
12 Large Eyed Yarn Needles - DONE  
**You may send used knitting needles and crochet hooks but please do not send plastic knitting needles if they are bowed or bent. No 14" knitting needles.
** Worsted or bulky preferred. No partial skeins or balls.
**Knitting needles, 8" or 10", single or double point. Circulars are fine too.
**Preferred sizes for knitting needles are 7,8,9,10, 10 1/2, 11.
** Crochet Hooks. Preferred sizes are G, H, I, J and K.
**Scissors: All scissors should be children's blunt tipped scissors.
If you don't want to have to worry about shipping costs but would like to contribute to this challenge, gift cards are always welcome so that shelters can pick up supply they need. Gift cards at major stores, including Amazon, are always welcome.
Mailing Deadline:  July 25,2023
Send to:
Ashley Huprich
DVPI
P.O. Box 9459
Canton, OH 44711-9459
If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!


Tuesday, June 13, 2023

CHALLENGE #16 - 2023 is Complete

 

CHALLENGE # 16-2023  is COMPLETE

Peaceful Paths Gainesville, FL
"Hope Happens Here. We exist to save lives and create change."
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
10 Woman's Small -DONE   
20 Woman's Medium – DONE
5 Woman's Large - DONE   
7 Pre-teen Girls - DONE  
7 Pre-teen Boys - DONE 
7 Youth Girls - DONE   
7 Youth Boys - DONE    
7 Toddler Girls – DONE  
7 Toddler Boys – DONE    
4 Booties Girls – DONE  
4 Booties Boys – DONE
85 Washcloths – DONE  
PET COZIES
Pet blankets may be knitted, crocheted or sewn, but must be washable? Knit or crocheted blankets should be a tight weave, fairly thick (use several strands together or a single strand of #5 or #6 bulky yarn.) Suitable fabrics are denim, flannel, heavy cotton with batting in between layers and stitched from corner to corner so the batting doesn't bunch up when washed.
3 X-Small ( 14 x 18 ) – DONE
3 Small (20" X 20") – DONE
3 Medium (24" X 24") - DONE
3 Large (24" X 30") - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: July 11, 2023
MAILING ADDRESS:
Peaceful Paths
ATTN: Stephanie Freas
2100 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653

If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

CHALLENGE #15-2023 IS COMPLETE

ARTEMIS HOUSE
Spearfish, SD         

In November 2019, Victims of Violence Intervention Program (now known as Artemis House) celebrated 40 years of serving people affected by domestic violence and sexual assault in the Northern Black Hills Area of SD. The need was discovered in 1979 when a survey was conducted to assess the need for direct services in the area of South Dakota.
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
15 Women Small- DONE    
30 Women Medium- DONE
5 Women Large- DONE    
8 Men/Teenage boys- DONE
6 Preteen Girls- DONE   
6 Preteen Boys- DONE
6 Youth Girls-DONE
6 Youth Boys- DONE
6 Toddler Girls- DONE   
6 Toddler Boys- DONE    
200 Washcloths- DONE
Happy Hands
DAIS is very interested in the knitting/crocheting supplies. They use it as part of their life skills group or as part of emotional safety planning coping skills. By providing them with the basic items needed to learn these skills, we can help them achieve their goals.
3 skeins of yarn- DONE   
3 pairs of knitting needles- DONE
3 crochet hooks- DONE  
3 pairs of scissors (blunt tip)-DONE
3 yarn needles (large-eyed)- DONE
-You may send used knitting needles and crochet hooks, but please do not send plastic knitting needles if they are bowed or bent. No 14” knitting needles, please.
-Yarn: Worsted or bulky (#4 or #5) preferred. No partial skeins or balls.
-Knitting needles: 8” or 10”, single or double point. Circulars are fine, too. Preferred sizes for knitting needles are 7, 8, 9, 10, 10 1/2, 11.
-Crochet hooks: Preferred sizes are G, H, I, J, and K.
-Scissors: We ask that scissors be children’s blunt tipped scissors for safety reasons, and they are sharp enough to cut yarn.
Please mail by: July 5, 2023
Address:
Artemis House
Attn: Angela
P.O. Box 486
Spearfish, SD 57783

If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

CHALLENGE # 14-2023 Is Complete

Haven House Family Service Center IS COMPLETE
South Sioux City, Nebraska

In 1978 the American Association of University Women and Wayne State College staff determined there was a need for domestic violence services for victims of domestic violence and their children. The Wayne Police Dept. provided after hours contact and continues after hour contact today.
Haven House is dedicated to the elimination of violence against women, men, and children through empowerment, education, social action, and support services. Community education and prevention were emphasized from the beginning of Haven House and continue to be important today.
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
10 Women's Small - DONE
20 Women's Medium - DONE
10 Women's Large - DONE
3 Preteen Girls - DONE
3 Preteen Boys - DONE
6 Youth Girls - DONE
6 Youth Boys - DONE
6 Toddler Girls - DONE
6 Toddler Boys - DONE
20 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: June 19, 2023
Mailing Address:
Haven House
Attn: Debbie Goettsch
117 E. 28th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

CHALLENGE #13-2023 is Complete

 GRACE SMITH HOUSE

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK  is complete!
Grace Smith House is a private nonprofit that provides residential and non-residential services to victims of domestic violence and their families. We offer shelter, counseling, transitional housing, advocacy, safety planning, preventive education and more to residents of Dutchess County, NY.
Their mission is to enable individuals and their families to live free from domestic violence by proving shelter, advocacy, counseling and education.
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
10 Women Small - DONE
12 Women Medium -DONE
8 Women Large - DONE
8 Preteen girls - DONE
8 Preteen boys - DONE
8 Youth girls - DONE
8 Youth boys - DONE
8 Toddler girls - DONE
8 Toddler boys - DONE
8 Neutral Baby booties - DONE
60 Washcloths -DONE
Please mail by: June 12, 2023
Address:
Grace Smith House
Attn: Morgan
1 Brookside Ave.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

CHALLENGE #12-2023 Part 2 is Complete

 Penelope’s House

Mobile, Alabama
PENELOPE HOUSE’S MISSION STATEMENT IS “PEACE ON EARTH BEGINS AT HOME”. THAT SAYS IT ALL. LET’S BRING THEM SOME SMILES BY SENDING THEM:
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
10 Women's Small -  DONE
9 Women's Medium -  DONE
6 Women's Large -  DONE
5 Teen Boy's -  DONE
5 Preteen Girls - DONE
5 Preteen Boys -  DONE
5 Youth Girls -  DONE
5 Youth Boys -  DONE
5 Toddler Girls - DONE
5 Toddler Boys - DONE
5 Girl Booties -  DONE
5 Boy Booties -  DONE
75 Washcloths -  DONE
PET COZIES
Pet blankets may be knitted, crocheted or sewn, but must be washable. Knit or crocheted blankets should be a tight weave, fairly thick (use several strands together or a single strand of #5 or #6 bulky yarn.) Suitable fabrics are denim, flannel, heavy cotton with batting in between layers and stitched from corner to corner so the batting doesn't bunch up when washed.
2 X-Small (14 x 18 ) - DONE
2 Small (20" X 20") -  DONE
2 Medium (24" X 24") - DONE
2 Large (24" X 30") -  DONE
Sping/Summer Decor if you would like to include those for this Shelter !
Mailing Deadline: June 6th, 2023
Send to:
Penelope’s Closet
Attn: Karen
2907 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36607

If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

CHALLENGE # 12-2023 Part 1 is Complete

 

PENELOPE’S HOUSE
MOBILE, ALABAMA
PENELOPE HOUSE’S MISSION STATEMENT IS “PEACE ON EARTH BEGINS AT HOME”. THAT SAYS IT ALL. LET’S BRING THEM SOME SMILES BY SENDING THEM:
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
10 Women's Small - DONE
12 Women's Medium - DONE
8 Women's Large - DONE
5 Teen Boy's -  DONE
5 Preteen Girls - DONE
5 Preteen Boys - DONE
5 Youth Girls - DONE
5 Youth Boys - DONE
5 Toddler Girls - DONE
5 Toddler Boys - DONE
5 Girl Booties - DONE
5 Boy Booties - DONE
75 Washcloths - DOne
PET COZIES
Pet blankets may be knitted, crocheted or sewn, but must be washable. Knit or crocheted blankets should be a tight weave, fairly thick (use several strands together or a single strand of #5 or #6 bulky yarn.) Suitable fabrics are denim, flannel, heavy cotton with batting in between layers and stitched from corner to corner so the batting doesn't bunch up when washed.
2 X-Small (14 x 18 ) - DONE
2 Small (20" X 20") - DONE
2 Medium (24" X 24") - DONE
2 Large (24" X 30") - DONE
Mailing Deadline: June 6th, 2023
Send to:
Penelope’s Closet
Attn: Karen
2907 Old Shell Road
Mobile, AL 36607
If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to:  ThePinkSlipperProject (at)gmail(dot)com or send it through the message box (top right).  Please include your full name and city/state and category or categories and the amount of each you wish to pledge.  If a size//gender category has already been filled, we will let you know and ask if there may be another size/gender that you would like to make and send.  Our challenges are also posted in our Facebook Group ('PSP Challenge Group') and most pledges are made there.  Please feel free to join our group there, too!

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Challenge #10-2023 is Complete

 

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
Norman, Oklahoma
"We believe that women have the right to live in safety, to be treated with dignity, to make choices and to hope."
The Women's Resource Center is dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced violence. WRC offers specialized services catered to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. There is no cost for the services and are offered to anyone of any gender.
SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS
4 Women Small -DONE
10 Women Medium - DONE
4 Women Large - DONE
3 Preteen girls - DONE
3 Preteen boys - DONE
3 Youth girls - DONE
3 Youth boys - DONE
3 Toddler girls - DONE
3 Toddler boys - DONE
2 Baby girl booties -DONE
2 Baby boy booties -DONE
40 Washcloths - DONE
Please mail by: May 2, 2023
Address:
Women's Resource Center
Attn: Laura
P.O. Box 5089
Norman OK 73070