CHALLENGE #6 - 2022 is Complete

 

CHALLENGE #6 - 2022

Safe Shelter
Tupelo, Mississippi

Everyone whose lives have been effected by violence should have access to services that promote healthy and safe relationships. Safe Shelter is committed to assisting individuals in their time of crisis. They provide a 24 HR toll-free crisis line. They strive for excellence in their efforts to make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

SLIPPERS AND WASHCLOTHS

10 Women's small – DONE

15 Women's Medium – DONE

10 Women's Large – DONE

5 Men/Teen boys – 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 Baby Booties ( Neutral ) – DONE

75 Washcloth – DONE

HAPPY HANDS

We need:

10 Skeins of yarn – DONE

10 Pairs of Knitting Needles –  DONE

10 Crochet Hooks –  DONE

10 Pair of Scissors (Blunt Tip) –  DONE

10 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 from Walmart and Amazon would be appreciated.

Mailing Deadline: March 25, 2022

Send to:

Safe Shelter
Attn: Crystal Martin
P.O. Box 985
Tupelo, MS 38804

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 #05-2022 is Complete

CHALLENGE #05-2022

Artemis House

Spearfish, SD 57783

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
4 Baby Girl booties- DONE

4 Baby Boy booties- DONE
100 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.

6 skeins of yarn- DONE
6 pairs of knitting needles- DONE
6 crochet hooks-  DONE
6 pairs of scissors (blunt tip)- DONE
6 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:  March 18, 2022

Address: 

Artemis House

Attn:  Stephen

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!

CHALLENGE #04-2022 is Complete

CHALLENGE #04-2022

Hope-Coalition

Red Wing, Minnesota

Haven of Hope domestic violence shelter – A secure, 24 bed emergency shelter for people fleeing domestic violence. Services include support groups, safety planning, legal advocacy, information and referrals, and a 24-hour crisis hotline.
Kids Count – Kids Count provides support, education, and advocacy to youth ages 0 to 24 who have experienced neglect; emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; or have witnessed violence. This advocacy can include educational resources, emotional support, safety planning, crisis intervention, referrals, and information regarding healthy relationships, increasing coping skills, and other related topics

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
5 Baby booties (neutral colors)- DONE
125 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.

 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:  March 11, 2022

Address: 

Christine Huneke
1926 Old West Main, Suite 104
Red Wing, MN 55066

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 #03-2022 IS COMPLETE!

CHALLENGE #03-2022

Grace Smith House

Poughkeepsie, New York

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
5 Men/Teenage boys - 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 Baby booties neutral colors -DONE
60 Washcloths -DONE

Please mail by:  March 4, 2022

Address: 

Grace Smith House

Attn: Sarah Weissmann

1 Brookside Ave.

Poughkeepsie, NY 1260

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!