Tuesday, May 31, 2022
CHALLENGE #19-2022 IS COMPLETE!
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
CHALLENGE #18-2022 IS COMPLETE!
CHALLENGE #18-2022 IS COMPLETE!
Safe House Alliance for Non-Violence
Boulder, Colorado
In 2021 SPAN received over 9,000 calls to their hot line. They provided 7,173 safe nights for 148 adults and 49 children". "With the fast spread of Omicron, limiting exposure and social distancing has never been more important. We have kept our Shelter safely open and partnered with a few hotels to provide additional space for clients. Our clients’ locations remain confidential and safe. SPAN advocates have adapted their support systems to accommodate the increased space between clients."
15 Women Small -DONE35 Women Medium -DONE7 Women Large -DONE3 Men/Teenage boys - DONE16 Preteen -DONE16 Youth -DONE12 Toddler -DONE8 Baby booties -DONE100 Washcloths - DONEPET COZIESPet 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 Small (20" X 20") -DONE3 Medium (24" X 24") - DONE3 Large (24" X 30") - DONEHappy Hands:10 skeins of yarn - DONE10 pairs of knitting needles - DONE10 crochet hooks -DONE10 pairs of scissors (blunt tip) - DONE10 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.Mailing Deadline: June 17, 2022Mail to:Safe House Alliance for Non-Violence
835 North St.
Boulder, CO 80304
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!
835 North St.
Boulder, CO 80304
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
CHALLENGE #17-2022 is Complete
CHALLENGE #17-2022
Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (USAFV)
Unalaska, Alaska
USAFV is located in beautiful Unalaska, Alaska, about 800 miles southwest of Anchorage. Unalaska is accessible only by air or sea, so our community is small and isolated, but is also one of the most diverse communities in the state of Alaska, if not the nation. People from all over the world come here to work in our fishing and transportation industries.
USAFV operates a 24-hour crisis line and a very small shelter. USAFV provides crisis intervention; shelter; safety planning; personal support; legal and other systems advocacy; information and referrals; and other services that improve the quality of life in Unalaska/Dutch Harbor. Our target population is those who have experienced or witnessed domestic or sexual violence, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, incest, other crimes. USAFV strives to provide services to all those who seek them; to increase awareness and prevention of interpersonal violence, sexual abuse, other violent crimes, and suicide; and to advocate for health and well-being.
Due to the size of the shelter and limited storage, they have requested specific amounts and sizes. They are excited about Happy Hands as they have a small library and some of the books are about learning to knit and crochet!!
2 Women Small - DONE5 Women Medium - DONE2 Women Large - DONE2 Men/Teenage boys - DONE3 Preteen - DONE3 Youth - DONE3 Toddler - DONE3 Baby booties - DONE30 Washcloths - DONEHappy Hands:10 skeins of yarn - DONE10 pairs of knitting needles - DONE10 crochet hooks - DONE10 pairs of scissors (blunt tip) - DONE10 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.Mailing Deadline: June 10, 2022Mail to:USAFV
P.O. Box 36
Unalaska, AK 99685
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!
P.O. Box 36
Unalaska, AK 99685
Tuesday, May 3, 2022
CHALLENGE #16-2022 IS COMPLETE!
CHALLENGE #16-2022
Safe Harbor
Ashland, Kentucky
"You have the right to a life free of violence. You deserve individualized, survivor-centered advocacy that responds to your unique safety and healing needs.
Our dedication to inclusion and non-discrimination in our organization and the community is steadfast. We honor the link between intimate partner abuse and other forms of oppression. No one will be denied opportunity for employment, shelter, housing, or participation in programming and services, now will they be subject to discrimination in any project, program, or activity, on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, handicap or disability, disabled veteran, Vietnam era veteran, or other protected status."
20 Women Small -DONE40 Women Medium -DONE15 Women Large - DONE10 Men/Teenage boys -DONE10 Preteen Girls -DONE10 Preteen Boys -DONE10 Youth Girls -DONE10 Youth Boys -DONE10 Toddler Girls -DONE10 Toddler Boys -DONE5 Baby girl booties -DONE5 Baby boy booties - DONE150 Washcloths -DONEPET COZIESPet 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") - DONE3 Small (20" X 20") - DONE3 Medium (24" X 24") -DONE3 Large (24" X 30") -DONE3 X -Large (36" X 36") -DONEHappy Hands:12 skeins of yarn -DONE12 pairs of knitting needles -DONE12 crochet hooks -DONE12 pairs of scissors (blunt tip) -DONE12 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.Mailing Deadline: June 4, 2022Mail to:Ann Perkins
3700 Landsdowne Dr.
Ashland, KY 41102
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!
3700 Landsdowne Dr.
Ashland, KY 41102