Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family. With these frigid temperatures and biting windchills, the need for warm garments is even greater for the vulnerable underprivileged community that we serve. With your help, we can continue to provide the much needed warmth to our nation’s heroes while they are on their road to recovery. With this in mind, it is important that any scarf that you wish to donate for our cause meets the specific needs of our veterans and their dependents.
Regarding scarf width and length dimensions, it is imperative that all donated scarves are 60 inches (152cm) in length and at minimum 6 inches (15cm) in width. Ideally, the width of scarves bound for Stand Downs in colder climates should be 8 inches (20cm) wide. This additional width allows for the veteran or their dependent to cover from the base of their neck up to the bridge of their nose. Anyone who has lived in a colder climate, as some of our staff have, can attest to the importance of having your neck, mouth, and nose covered during those extra cold months. Through the years, we have received lots of helpful feedback from the veterans and their dependents about what they prefer and what they need. The longer scarves allow for the wearer to wrap the garment multiple times, ensuring that they stay warm. A wider scarf allows for more overall coverage, which also ensures additional warmth. We are all here to serve those who so selflessly served our nation and we aim to please!