Red Scarf Project...
I think I will get involved in this next month... What a nice way to celebrate the Giving of Christmas...
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Interweave Press is proud to endorse the RED SCARF PROJECT again in 2007. Please participate and show someone out there you care! Orphan Foundation of America’sRed Scarf Project – Guidelines, 2007 Love to knit or crochet or know someone who does? Send warmth and encouragement to America’s college-bound foster youth. OFA needs thousands of handmade scarves to put in our Valentine Care Packages to these parentless youth attending college on their own. Your handiwork will truly be the personal touch in these packages and bring students the encouragement they need to move forward and graduate to a brighter future. For over 25 years, OFA has provided funding and family-like support to foster youth in transition. www.orphan.orgScarf guidelines: Size: about 60” long and 5” to 8” wide. Scarves should be long enough to be wrapped around the neck with tails long enough to be tied in the front. Style: Think unisex collegiate. Fringe optional. Should drape, tie easily, and be soft. Color: Red! This could mean burgundy, cherry, russet, red stripes with other colors, multicolor hues including red. Other unisex colors, including black, navy, gray, teal, olive or gold, are also welcome. Finished and tagged: Yarn ends securely sewn in. For the personal touch, attach a tag saying “Handmade for You” with your first name, city, and group affiliation, if any. Donors have also included washing instructions, messages of encouragement, and gift cards/burger bucks/book of stamps. Thank you! Your scarf may be the first handmade gift a young man or woman has ever received. Your efforts will truly be appreciated! Mail to (January Only): Orphan Foundation of AmericaRed Scarf Project21351 Gentry Drive, Unit 130Sterling, VA 20166 Scarves are accepted throughout the month of January ONLY due to limited/temporary storage capacity.For more information, please visit OFA’s official website at www.orphan.org.