SUSAN B. ANTHONY PROJECT
Torrington, Connecticut
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
“I arrived here with my children wondering where I would go next. I had the first restful night of sleep in months.” (A quote from the Susan B. Anthony Project website)
The emergency shelter is staffed 24/7 and is in a confidential location, providing a safe haven for women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. The Susan B. Anthony Project is a repeat shelter for PSP. Let’s show our support and provide a little extra warmth to the women and children in the shelter by sending the following:
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS (All children’s slippers, except the teen boys, should be made in neutral colors suitable for either a boy or a girl.)
30 Women’s slippers - DONE
3 Teen boy slippers - DONE
5 Preteen slippers (neutral)- DONE
5 Youth slippers (neutral) - DONE
5 Toddler slippers (neutral)- DONE
3 Baby booties (neutral) - DONE
50 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 27, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Susan B. Anthony Project
Attn: Denise Torson
179 Water Street
Torrington, Connecticut 06790
If you would like to make a pledge on this challenge, you may send it via email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com. 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 on our Facebook page and most pledges are made there. Please feel free to join our group there, too!
The PSP Team - Rachel, Judy, Lynne, Julia, Alinda, and Bonnie
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Monday, February 25, 2019
CHALLENGE #14 - 2019
ABUSED WOMEN AID IN CRISIS SHELTER (AWAIC)
Anchorage, Alaska
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
In 1976, a group of determined Anchorage women decided to address their concerns about domestic violence in the community. Hard work and persistence resulted in the creation of a safe home for battered women and their children in August 1977. Initially, the shelter provided only temporary, emergency refuge where victims could escape abuse and have time to consider their options for the future. In 1983, AWAIC opened the doors of its present facility which includes a 52-bed shelter. It is the largest domestic violence safe shelter in Alaska.
“Our goal is to teach people to live and love without violence”.
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
75 Women’s slippers - DONE
4 Teen boy/men slippers - DONE
6 Preteen girl slippers - DONE
6 Preteen boy slippers - DONE
6 Youth girl slippers - DONE
6 Youth boy slippers - DONE
6 Toddler girl slippers - DONE
6 Toddler boy slippers - DONE
5 Baby girl booties - DONE
5 Baby boy booties - DONE
125 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 25, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
AWAIC
Attn: Lilah Walker
100 W. 13th Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
If you wish to take part in this challenge, please send your pledge to us via email: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com. Please include your full name along with the category/categories and amount(s) you are pledging. This challenge will also be running on our Facebook page, where we receive most pledges. You are always welcome to join us there, too.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us.
The PSP Team - Rachel, Judy, Lynne, Julia, Alinda, and Bonnie
Anchorage, Alaska
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
In 1976, a group of determined Anchorage women decided to address their concerns about domestic violence in the community. Hard work and persistence resulted in the creation of a safe home for battered women and their children in August 1977. Initially, the shelter provided only temporary, emergency refuge where victims could escape abuse and have time to consider their options for the future. In 1983, AWAIC opened the doors of its present facility which includes a 52-bed shelter. It is the largest domestic violence safe shelter in Alaska.
“Our goal is to teach people to live and love without violence”.
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
75 Women’s slippers - DONE
4 Teen boy/men slippers - DONE
6 Preteen girl slippers - DONE
6 Preteen boy slippers - DONE
6 Youth girl slippers - DONE
6 Youth boy slippers - DONE
6 Toddler girl slippers - DONE
6 Toddler boy slippers - DONE
5 Baby girl booties - DONE
5 Baby boy booties - DONE
125 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 25, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
AWAIC
Attn: Lilah Walker
100 W. 13th Ave.
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
If you wish to take part in this challenge, please send your pledge to us via email: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com. Please include your full name along with the category/categories and amount(s) you are pledging. This challenge will also be running on our Facebook page, where we receive most pledges. You are always welcome to join us there, too.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us.
The PSP Team - Rachel, Judy, Lynne, Julia, Alinda, and Bonnie
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
CHALLENGE COMPLETED!
Well, our members did it again......200 pairs of handmade slippers and 200 handmade washcloths pledged for Bethany House in Toledo, Ohio, in just 24 hours! Woo Hoo!! A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped complete this challenge.
If you are new to The Pink Slipper Project and are interested in joining in on our next challenge, please watch for our next post here (probably the beginning of next week) or join us over on our Facebook page, where most of our pledges come in.
Don't do Facebook? That's okay. You are welcome to follow the blog and send us your pledge via email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com or through the message box at the top right of the page. Please be sure to include your full name for our records.
If a category has already been filled that you have pledged, we will let you know just as soon as possible and ask if you would like to pledge a different gender/size category.
Slippers do not have to be "pink" but we prefer them to be made from acrylic yarn if knitted or crocheted (no wool, please, due to allergies). You may use any pattern you like (not just the PSP knit or crochet patterns) - but please do NOT add any embellishments, like buttons, glue-on eyes, bows, etc. to the children's slippers as they could be easily removed and become a choking hazard.
Crocheted or knitted washcloths should be made with 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend yarn. You may use any pattern you wish, but please do not use bright colors that could "bleed" in the laundry (especially, red). The size can range from 7" to 10" square or round. Bath mitts are also great for the kids if you like to make them.
Please feel free to ask any questions!
The PSP Team
If you are new to The Pink Slipper Project and are interested in joining in on our next challenge, please watch for our next post here (probably the beginning of next week) or join us over on our Facebook page, where most of our pledges come in.
Don't do Facebook? That's okay. You are welcome to follow the blog and send us your pledge via email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com or through the message box at the top right of the page. Please be sure to include your full name for our records.
If a category has already been filled that you have pledged, we will let you know just as soon as possible and ask if you would like to pledge a different gender/size category.
Slippers do not have to be "pink" but we prefer them to be made from acrylic yarn if knitted or crocheted (no wool, please, due to allergies). You may use any pattern you like (not just the PSP knit or crochet patterns) - but please do NOT add any embellishments, like buttons, glue-on eyes, bows, etc. to the children's slippers as they could be easily removed and become a choking hazard.
Crocheted or knitted washcloths should be made with 100% cotton or a cotton/polyester blend yarn. You may use any pattern you wish, but please do not use bright colors that could "bleed" in the laundry (especially, red). The size can range from 7" to 10" square or round. Bath mitts are also great for the kids if you like to make them.
Please feel free to ask any questions!
The PSP Team
Monday, February 18, 2019
CHALLENGE #13 - 2019
BETHANY HOUSE
Toledo, Ohio
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
Bethany House of Toledo, Ohio is a unique shelter in that they provide survivors of domestic violence and their children with long term housing, support and resources until they’re ready to transition into living independently. While most shelters have short term, dorm style living, Bethany house offers apartment style housing. Many families stay with them for a year allowing them the time and resources they need to rebuild their lives. Since their opening in 1984, Bethany House has serviced over 1,200 people and provided 200,000 nights of safe shelter for those escaping domestic violence in the Toledo area.
Let’s show these families how much we care by sending the following items.
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
90 Womens - DONE
10 Men & Teen boys - DONE
15 Preteen girls - DONE
15 Preteen boys - DONE
15 Youth girls - DONE
15 Youth boys - DONE
15 Toddler girls - DONE
15 Toddler boys - DONE
6 Girl baby booties - DONE
6 Boy baby booties - DONE
200 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: MARCH 18, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Bethany House
Attn: Deidra Lashley, Exec. Dir.
P.O. Box 5930
Toledo, OH 43613
If you wish to take part in this challenge, please forward your pledge to us via email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com. Please include your full name with your pledge as it will help us with our records.
Should you have any questions, always feel free to ask!
Rachel, Judy, Lynne, Julia, Alinda and Bonnie
The PSP Team
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
CHALLENGE #12 - 2019
PROVIDENCE HOUSE, OCEAN COUNTY
Whitney, New Jersey
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
Whitney, New Jersey
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
This Challenge is Part 2 of Providence House in New Jersey. Earlier in February we did a challenge for the shelter in Westampton and this challenge is for the shelter in Whitney.
Providence House Domestic Violence Services is a division of Catholic Charities. It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive domestic violence providers in New Jersey and has emergency safe houses in Burlington and Ocean Counties.
Providence House Domestic Violence Services is a division of Catholic Charities. It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive domestic violence providers in New Jersey and has emergency safe houses in Burlington and Ocean Counties.
***PLEASE NOTE: Providence House has two separate shelters. If you pledged on the previous Providence House challenge, be sure to keep track of the Challenge # and mailing address. The mailing addresses are different for the two challenges! Thank you.
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS (All children’s slippers, except the teen boys, should be made in neutral colors suitable for either a boy or a girl.)
27 Women’s slippers - DONE
2 Teen boy slippers - DONE
6 Preteen slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
6 Youth slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
6 Toddler slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
3 Baby booties (neutral colors) - DONE
2 Teen boy slippers - DONE
6 Preteen slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
6 Youth slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
6 Toddler slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
3 Baby booties (neutral colors) - DONE
50 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: MARCH 13, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Providence House, Ocean County
Attn: Jennifer Bauer, Community Affairs Manager
88 Schoolhouse Road
Whitney, New Jersey 08759
If you would like to make a pledge for this challenge, please send it to our PSP email: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com. Thank you.
Providence House, Ocean County
Attn: Jennifer Bauer, Community Affairs Manager
88 Schoolhouse Road
Whitney, New Jersey 08759
If you would like to make a pledge for this challenge, please send it to our PSP email: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com. Thank you.
Monday, February 11, 2019
CHALLENGE #11 - 2019
FRIENDS AGAINST ABUSE
International Falls, Minnesota
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
“Friends Against Abuse is committed to ending abuse. We believe all persons, of all ages deserve respect. We provide advocacy to victims of domestic abuse, general crime and sexual assault.”
Let’s show our support by sending the following:
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
20 Women’s SMALL slippers - DONE
20 Women’s MEDIUM slippers - DONE
5 Women’s LARGE slippers - DONE
10 Teen girl slippers - DONE
10 Teen boy slippers - DONE
10 Preteen girl slippers - DONE
10 Preteen boy slippers - DONE
5 Youth girl slippers - DONE
5 Youth boy slippers - DONE
5 Toddler girl slippers - DONE
5 Toddler boy slippers - DONE
5 Baby booties - DONE
100 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 11, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Friends Against Abuse
Attn: Kathy Nordby
407 - 4th Street
International Falls, Minnesota 56649
If you wish to make a pledge for this challenge, please send it to us in an email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail dot com.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us. (Slippers do NOT have to be "pink" but should be suitable for the gender pledged.)
Rachel, Judy, Lynne, Julia, Alinda, and Bonnie
International Falls, Minnesota
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
“Friends Against Abuse is committed to ending abuse. We believe all persons, of all ages deserve respect. We provide advocacy to victims of domestic abuse, general crime and sexual assault.”
Let’s show our support by sending the following:
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
20 Women’s SMALL slippers - DONE
20 Women’s MEDIUM slippers - DONE
5 Women’s LARGE slippers - DONE
10 Teen girl slippers - DONE
10 Teen boy slippers - DONE
10 Preteen girl slippers - DONE
10 Preteen boy slippers - DONE
5 Youth girl slippers - DONE
5 Youth boy slippers - DONE
5 Toddler girl slippers - DONE
5 Toddler boy slippers - DONE
5 Baby booties - DONE
100 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 11, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Friends Against Abuse
Attn: Kathy Nordby
407 - 4th Street
International Falls, Minnesota 56649
If you wish to make a pledge for this challenge, please send it to us in an email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail dot com.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us. (Slippers do NOT have to be "pink" but should be suitable for the gender pledged.)
Rachel, Judy, Lynne, Julia, Alinda, and Bonnie
Thursday, February 7, 2019
CHALLENGE #10 - 2019
PROVIDENCE HOUSE, BURLINGTON COUNTY
Westampton, New Jersey
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
Providence House Domestic Violence Services is a division of Catholic Charities. It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive domestic violence providers in New Jersey, and has emergency safe houses in Burlington and Ocean Counties. We will be doing the two Providence House shelters in two separate challenges. Up first is the shelter in Burlington County.
***NOTE: PROVIDENCE HOUSE HAS TWO SHELTERS. WE WILL BE DOING A SEPARATE CHALLENGE FOR THE OTHER SHELTER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP A RECORD OF THE CHALLENGE # AND ADDRESS FOR YOUR PLEDGE AS THE SHELTERS WILL HAVE DIFFERENT MAILING ADDRESSES.***
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
(All children’s slippers, except the teen boys, should be made in neutral colors suitable for either a boy or a girl for this challenge.)
27 Women’s slippers - DONE
2 Teen boy slippers - DONE
6 Preteen slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
6 Youth slippers (neutral colors)- DONE
6 Toddler slippers (neutral colors)- DONE
3 Baby booties (neutral colors) - DONE
50 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 6, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Providence House, Burlington County
Attn: Barbara Katz, Community Affairs Coordinator
595 Roncocas Road
Westampton, New Jersey 08060
Westampton, New Jersey
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
Providence House Domestic Violence Services is a division of Catholic Charities. It is one of the oldest and most comprehensive domestic violence providers in New Jersey, and has emergency safe houses in Burlington and Ocean Counties. We will be doing the two Providence House shelters in two separate challenges. Up first is the shelter in Burlington County.
***NOTE: PROVIDENCE HOUSE HAS TWO SHELTERS. WE WILL BE DOING A SEPARATE CHALLENGE FOR THE OTHER SHELTER. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU KEEP A RECORD OF THE CHALLENGE # AND ADDRESS FOR YOUR PLEDGE AS THE SHELTERS WILL HAVE DIFFERENT MAILING ADDRESSES.***
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
(All children’s slippers, except the teen boys, should be made in neutral colors suitable for either a boy or a girl for this challenge.)
27 Women’s slippers - DONE
2 Teen boy slippers - DONE
6 Preteen slippers (neutral colors) - DONE
6 Youth slippers (neutral colors)- DONE
6 Toddler slippers (neutral colors)- DONE
3 Baby booties (neutral colors) - DONE
50 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 6, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Providence House, Burlington County
Attn: Barbara Katz, Community Affairs Coordinator
595 Roncocas Road
Westampton, New Jersey 08060
Monday, February 4, 2019
CHALLENGE #9 - 2019
RAINBOW SERVICES
San Pedro, California
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
Rainbow’s Vision is: Everyone Deserves Respect, Love and Safety. Their mission is to provide shelter and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, and to empower them to move beyond trauma, and towards safety and stability. Rainbow Services provides comprehensive support for survivors of domestic violence including: emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling services, case management, legal assistance, children’s programs, and a 24-hour hotline. “We provide trauma informed services for survivors impacted by the cycle of domestic violence.”
Let’s send the following:
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
40 Women’s slippers - DONE
5 Men/teen boy slippers- DONE
5 Preteen girl slippers - DONE
5 Preteen boy slippers - DONE
5 Youth girl slippers - DONE
5 Youth boy slippers - DONE
5 Toddler girl slippers - DONE
5 Toddler boy slippers - DONE
5 Baby booties - DONE
80 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 4, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Rainbow Services
Attn: Anna Sanchez
453 West 7th Street
San Pedro, California 90731
If you wish to make a pledge on this challenge (which is currently active on our Facebook page), please comment below with your pledge or send it to us in an email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com.
San Pedro, California
****CHALLENGE COMPLETED****
Rainbow’s Vision is: Everyone Deserves Respect, Love and Safety. Their mission is to provide shelter and support to anyone impacted by domestic violence, and to empower them to move beyond trauma, and towards safety and stability. Rainbow Services provides comprehensive support for survivors of domestic violence including: emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling services, case management, legal assistance, children’s programs, and a 24-hour hotline. “We provide trauma informed services for survivors impacted by the cycle of domestic violence.”
Let’s send the following:
SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS
40 Women’s slippers - DONE
5 Men/teen boy slippers- DONE
5 Preteen girl slippers - DONE
5 Preteen boy slippers - DONE
5 Youth girl slippers - DONE
5 Youth boy slippers - DONE
5 Toddler girl slippers - DONE
5 Toddler boy slippers - DONE
5 Baby booties - DONE
80 Washcloths - DONE
PLEASE MAIL BY: March 4, 2019
MAILING ADDRESS:
Rainbow Services
Attn: Anna Sanchez
453 West 7th Street
San Pedro, California 90731
If you wish to make a pledge on this challenge (which is currently active on our Facebook page), please comment below with your pledge or send it to us in an email to: thepinkslipperproject at gmail (dot) com.
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