Thank You, Dallas Stand Down 2023!

Published: November 6, 2023  ~   0

Happy Monday dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! Last Wednesday we took part in the Dallas Stand Down! As always, taking part in a Stand Down, particularly in our hometown is such a beautiful and moving experience. We were able to meet and give our lovingly handcrafted goods so many lovely veterans. 

Thank you to all of our amazing staff, volunteers, and crafters! We are so grateful for all that you do! We would like to give a huge shout out to The Finest Accessories for their beautifully crafted masks! They were very needed and everyone was able to get one!

Last Call for Dallas Stand Down Donations

Published: October 30, 2023  ~   0

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!

Published: October 23, 2023  ~   0

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!

Published: October 16, 2023  ~   0

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.

Lion Brand Adult’s Easy Crochet Hat & Upcoming Stand Downs
Red Heart’s Wavy Ridge Super Scarf is easier to crochet than it initially appears, weaving up quickly and looking good in any yarn colors. If you need a scarf pattern that is sure to please our veterans and their dependents, the Wavy Ridge Super Scarf is a time-tested hit at all of the previous Stand Downs that we’ve served for years!
The Wavy Ridge Super Scarf
Gaiters are a great way to craft a warm garment that warms like a scarf, but uses much less material and weaves up faster than most other options. T.H.R.I.V.E. Association’s own Worsted Weight Crochet Gaiter is a great gaiter pattern that is both solid and quick to complete. It folds in half as a double-layered neck warmer, or can be unfolded to cover the mouth and lower face for additional coverage and protection from the elements.
The Worsted Weight Crochet Gaiter

Donations Needed for the Dallas Stand Down

Published: October 9, 2023  ~   0

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:

Red Heart Ribbed Knit Beanie

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:

The Essential 1 x 1 Gaiter (Knit)

Dallas Stand Down is Coming Up

Published: October 2, 2023  ~   0

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).

West Virginia Stand Down

Published: September 25, 2023  ~   0

Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! Many thanks to all of our wonderful crafters, donors, staff, and community partners for helping us to fulfill our mission to benefit homeless military veterans and their dependents. We were able to provide our annual, lovingly hand-crafted gifts to our long time partners at the Huntington, West Virginia Stand Down held last week. We are so grateful for all of their continued support and partnership!

Thank You, DFW Fiber Fest 2023!

Published: September 18, 2023  ~   0

Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! The DFW Fiber Fest was held this past weekend and we had a wonderful time meeting and speaking with everyone at our booth! We would like to thank all of the DFW Fiber Fest staff for the opportunity to share T.H.R.I.V.E. Association’s mission of benefiting our underprivileged military veterans and their dependents with our local crafting community. We’d also like to thank all of our community partners for their support.

Fiber Fest 2023

Published: September 16, 2023  ~   0

Happy Saturday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! DFW Fiber Fest 2023 is in full swing all weekend long at the Irving Convention Center in Las Colinas and is THE place to be for all crafters in the DFW area. We’ve got a booth set up behind the main information desk, so stop on by; we’d love to see you!

September 11th

Published: September 11, 2023  ~   0

Today, we honor the victims of 9/11 and also the first responders who lost their lives in their heroic efforts in helping them. Our thoughts and hearts are with them all and we will never forget.