CHALLENGE # 14-2023

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

CHALLENGE #9-2023 PART 2

 

THE FAMILY PLACE
DALLAS, TEXAS   pART 2- cOMPLETED!

"We've been a leader in the work to stop family violence since 1978. Our holistic approach provides a clear path for families to progress from fear to safety."

SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS

20 Women’s Small - DONE

25 Women’s Medium – DONE

20 Women’s Large - DONE

8 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 girl booties - DONE

5 Baby boy booties - DONE

120 Washcloths - DONE

Pet Cozies

PET BLANKETS MAY BE KNIT, CROCHETED OR SEWN BUT MUST BE WASHABLE. KNIT OR CROCHETED BLANKETS SHOULD BE A TIGHT WEAVE AND FAIRLY THICK (USE SEVERAL STRANDS TOGETHER OR A SINGLE STRAND OF 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.

5 Small (20x20) - DONE

3 Medium (24x24) - DONE

3 Large (24x30) - DONE

Spring Fling items may be sent as well, whether or not you pledge in this Challenge.

Mailing Date : April 18th , 2023

This is a Confidential Shelter . Please do not include the name of the Shelter in the Address.

Mailing Address :
Attn: Sara Brigger
2241 Butler St.
Dallas, Texas 75235

Challenge #9 -2023 Part 1 is Complete

 

The Family Place
Dallas, Texas

"We've been a leader in the work to stop family violence since 1978. Our holistic approach provides a clear path for families to progress from fear to safety."

SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS

20 Women’s Small - DONE

25 Women’s Medium –  DONE

20 Women’s Large - DONE

8 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 girl booties -DOne

5 Baby boy booties - Done

120 Washcloths - DONE

Pet Cozies

PET BLANKETS MAY BE KNIT, CROCHETED OR SEWN BUT MUST BE WASHABLE. KNIT OR CROCHETED BLANKETS SHOULD BE A TIGHT WEAVE AND FAIRLY THICK (USE SEVERAL STRANDS TOGETHER OR A SINGLE STRAND OF 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.

5 Small (20x20) - DONE

3 Medium (24x24)- DONE

3 Large (24x30) - DONE

Spring Fling items may be sent as well, whether or not you pledge in this Challenge.

Mailing Date : April 18th , 2023 ( All pledges from this Challenge and Part 2 next week may be mailed together)

This is a Confidential Shelter . Please do not include the name of the Shelter in the Address.

Mailing Address :
Attn: Sara Brigger
2241 Butler St.
Dallas, Texas 75235

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 #8-2023 is Complete

 

Women and Children's Alliance

Boise , Idaho

Since 1910, the Women’s and Children’s Alliance (WCA) has provided safe housing for women in Boise, Idaho. However, in the last 40 years, the focus has been narrowed to provide shelter and supportive services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault.

This Challenge is by Special Request from WCA . Spring Fling items may be sent as well, whether or not you pledge in this Challenge.

Pet Cozies

PET BLANKETS MAY BE KNIT, CROCHETED OR SEWN BUT MUST BE WASHABLE. KNIT OR CROCHETED BLANKETS SHOULD BE A TIGHT WEAVE AND FAIRLY THICK (USE SEVERAL STRANDS TOGETHER OR A SINGLE STRAND OF 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.

4 Small (20x20) - DONE

4 Medium (24x24)- DONE

4 Large (24x30) - DONE

Please mail by : April 4th , 2023

Mailing Address :

WCA
Attn: Camille
720 West Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702

CHALLENGE # 7 - 2023 is Complete

Hope and Justice Project
Presque Isle, Maine

In May 2010, the Battered Women’s Project became the Hope & Justice Project. We felt the new, more positive name would help us better reach out to people who need our services and perspective. We changed our name, but not our 30-year mission.
We help people whose family and dating relationships are affected by abuse and violence. Our educators provide presentations and training to help create a community that promotes happy, joyful relationships.

Slippers and Washcloths

10 Women's Small - DONE
20 Women's Medium - DONE
10 Women's Large - DONE
6 Men/Teen 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
6 Girls Booties - DONE
6 Boys Booties - DONE

Mailing Deadline is March 28, 2023

Mailing Address :

Keely LaBlanc
5 Erskine St.
Presque Isle, Maine 04769

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 #6-2023 Part 2 is Complete

 Safe Haven of Tarrant County Texas

Safe Haven is the largest and most comprehensive agency in Tarrant County providing services at no cost to domestic violence victims. They offer 24 hour a day care at two emergency shelters for families fleeing domestic violence.

SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS

23 Women’s, Small -  DONE

23 Women’s, Medium – DONE

23 Women’s, Large - DONE

9 Teen boys/men -  DONE

7 Preteen girls -  DONE

7 Preteen boys - DONE

7 Youth girls - DONE

7 Youth boys. - DONE

5 Toddler girls - DONE

5 Toddler boys - DONE

4 Baby girl booties - DONE

4 Baby boy booties - DONE

125 Washcloths - DONE

The mailing date, March 21st, will be the same for both Part 1 and Part 2 . If you pledge for both , everything can be mailed together.

Address:

Safe Haven of Tarrant County
Attn: Mia Richter
1010 N. Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011-8410

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 #6-2023 Part 1 is Complete

 Safe Haven of Tarrant County Texas

Safe Haven is the largest and most comprehensive agency in Tarrant County providing services at no cost to domestic violence victims. They offer 24 hour a day care at two emergency shelters for families fleeing domestic violence.

SLIPPERS & WASHCLOTHS

23 Women’s, Small -    DONE

23 Women’s, Medium – DONE

23 Women’s, Large - DONE

9 Teen boys/men -   DONE

7 Preteen girls -   DONE

7 Preteen boys -  DONE

7 Youth girls -     DONE

7 Youth boys. -  DONE

5 Toddler girls - DONE

5 Toddler boys - DONE

4 Baby girl booties - DONE

4 Baby boy booties - DONE

125 Washcloths - DONE

The mailing date, March 21st, will be the same for both Part 1 and Part 2 . If you pledge for both , everything can be mailed together.

Address:

Safe Haven of Tarrant County
Attn: Mia Richter
1010 N. Center Street
Arlington, Texas 76011-8410

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!