CHALLENGE #44-2021 IS COMPLETE!

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER

Beckley, West Virginia

Women’s Resource Center operates a 36-bed shelter (largest in the state) that has been housing victims of domestic and sexual violence since 1983.

SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS

8 Women Small - DONE
20 Women Medium- DONE
7 Women Large   - DONE
3 Men/Teenage boys -DONE
7 Preteen Girls - DONE
7 Preteen Boys - DONE
7 Youth Girls - DONE
7 Youth Boys -   DONE
7 Toddler Girls - DONE
7 Toddler Boys - DONE
3 Baby girl booties  - DONE

3 Baby boy booties - 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

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.

 12 skeins of yarn - DONE
 12 pairs of knitting needles - DONE
 12 crochet hooks - DONE
 12 pairs of scissors (blunt tip) - DONE
 12 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:  November  24, 2021

Address: 

Regina Thomas, Ex. Dir.
Women's Resource Center
P.O. Box 1476
Beckley, WV 25802

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!

CHALLENGE #43-2021 is Complete

CHALLENGE #43-2021

Safe Alliance

Charlotte, North Carolina

Safe Alliance has a state-of-the-art multi-purpose facility.  Their supportive services help residents heal from abuse, improve their economic security with support groups, individual advocacy, career planning service, etc.  Dedicated spaces include a cafeteria and gathering spaces for children, teens and adults. 

SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS 

5 Women's Small - DONE

30 Women's Medium -DONE

5 Women's Large - DONE

5 Men/Teen Boy's -DONE

10 Preteen (Neutral colors) -DONE

6 Youth (Neutral colors) -DONE

2 Toddler (Neutral colors)  -DONE

2 Baby Booties (Neutral colors) -DONE

65 Washcloths -DONE

Mailing  Deadline:  November 19, 2021

Send to:

Safe Alliance

Attn: Tambra Soliday

601 E. 5th St., Ste. 400

Charlotte, NC 28202

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!

CHALLENGE #42-2021 IS COMPLETE!

Domestic Abuse Intervention Services
Madison, WI  (Challenge will open up again Wednesday morning, 10/13)

Mission
Empower those affected by domestic violence and advocate for social change through support, education, and outreach.

Vision
A nonviolent community that actively promotes safety, peace, justice, and hope.

SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS

20 Women Small -   DONE

25 Women Medium- DONE

10 Women Large   - DONE

5 Men/Teenage 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

7 Baby booties (Neutral) - DONE

125 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

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.

 12 skeins of yarn -      DONE
 12 pairs of knitting needles - DONE
 12 crochet hooks -    DONE
 12 pairs of scissors (blunt tip) - DONE
 12 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:  November  12, 2021

Address: 
DAIS
Attn:  Rebecca Lovell
2102 Fordem Ave.
Madison, WI 53704

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!

CHALLENGE #41-2021 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 

20 Women's Small   -  DONE

25 Women's Medium - DONE

15 Women's Large  -   DONE

10 Teen Boy's     -  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   Girl Booties  -    DONE  
5   Boy Booties  -    DONE

115 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

Mailing  Deadline:  November 5, 2021

Send to:

Penelope’s Closet
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!