Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! The Dallas Stand Down is happening this Wednesday, so there is only a little time left to donate! If you have any last donations for this event and you live in the DFW area, please contact us as soon as possible to schedule a pick up! Every single hat, scarf, gaiter, etc. makes a difference in the lives of the underprivileged veterans and their dependents that we serve.
Trunk or Treat 2023!
Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! This past Saturday, we were able to take part in the festivities at the annual Trunk or Treat event hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Metrocare. We are thankful to all the wonderful and welcoming staff there for allowing T.H.R.I.V.E. Association to join in on bringing the good vibes and candy to the veteran families in our local community!
The Dallas Stand Down is Two Weeks Away!
Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! The Dallas Stand Down is now only a little over two weeks away! We’re going to need more hats, scarves, and gaiters to meet the needs of our homeless veterans and their dependents at this event. Please send in your donations as soon as possible! If you are in the DFW area, you can also contact us to schedule a donation pick up. If you’re a crocheter and you need some inspiration on what pattern to use to craft your donation, here are some suggestions to get you crocheting:
If you’re interested in crafting a simple, elegant, and dependable crochet hat, Lion Brand’s Easy Crochet Hat is a perfect pattern for your next project.
Donations Needed for the Dallas Stand Down
Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! The Dallas Stand Down is fast approaching on November 1 and we’re going to need more hats, scarves, and gaiters to meet the demand. The underprivileged veterans and their dependents really need your support! If you need some inspiration on what pattern to use if you’d like to knit your donation, here are some suggestions to get you crafting:
For a solid, veteran-approved hat, the Red Heart Ribbed Knit Beanie is a popular pattern:
If you’re interested in knitting a scarf, a Garter stitch scarf is a no-nonsense, dependable garment that is sure to be a hit. Many knitters tend to overlook the Garter stitch scarf as a pattern, most likely because it is every knitter’s very first project. But don’t discount just how quick, simple, and effective straight knitting can be! Just make sure to cast on as many stitches as it takes for your scarf to be at least 6 inches wide and ensure that your scarf ends up measuring at least 60 inches in length.
If you’d like to knit a gaiter, the Essential 1 x 1 Gaiter is a go-to pattern that is both functional and fashionable for our veterans and/or their dependents:
Dallas Stand Down is Coming Up
Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We were quite busy all last month and we’re not slowing down! The Dallas Stand Down is being held on November 1 and we need your help to meet the needs of the homeless veterans and their dependents. We’re going to need more hats, scarves, gaiters, etc.!
If you’d like to donate a hat, scarf, face mask, or other handcrafted garment to our cause, please remember that the dear veterans and their dependents prefer dark colors, e.g. blue, black, green, grey, and all-time favorite, camouflage. If you would like to knit, crochet, or sew a garment in a brighter color, red or deep purple are always popular bright colors. We cannot emphasize this important point enough: please do not use sparkly or overly decorative yarns and fabrics. While they have their place, they are simply inappropriate for the veterans and their dependents (including children because of potential choking hazards).
If you are not a crafter, but would like to help, there are still many ways to support our cause! Please consider donating materials and/or making a monetary donation to help us cover the costs of materials, shipping, and overhead.
If you have donations, we are still continuing our policy of curbside pickup. Please contact us to schedule a pickup if you are in the DFW area. If you reside outside the DFW area and would like to make an in-kind donation, please contact us to make arrangements. Remember, even one lovingly handcrafted hat or scarf can make a huge difference in the life of an underprivileged veteran or their dependent(s).