A Call for Scarves

Published: May 9, 2022  ~   0

Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! As the weather gets warmer and warmer, it’s easy to forget that garments like scarves are still needed to provide to our wonderful veterans and their dependents. With this in mind, we are in need of scarves. If you need inspiration, please feel free to browse our previous blog posts, as there are lots of great patterns to try!

If you’d like to donate a scarf to our cause, please remember to make sure that it is at least 60 inches (152.4 cm) in length so that the wearer can wrap it around themselves comfortably. Also, 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 a scarf in a brighter color, red is always a popular bright color. We cannot emphasize this important point enough: please do not use sparkly or overly decorative yarns. While they have their place, they are simply inappropriate for the veterans and their dependents (including children because of choking hazards).

If you’re 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information. 

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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).

We Care

Published: May 2, 2022  ~   0

Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! In last week’s blog we emphasized the importance of self-care and offered our services of a non-judgmental ear to those experiencing a mental health crisis. We wanted to stress that this invitation isn’t exclusive to the wonderful veterans whom we serve, the invitation also extends to the family members of our veterans and also to our phenomenal volunteers and donors. We know these are tough times, but we will get through them together!

If you would 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 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information.

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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).

Self-Care is Care

Published: April 25, 2022  ~   0

Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! During the past few months we have experienced rising numbers of our ever-growing family dealing with mental health crises. We know that times are hard and sometimes it seems like you just can’t catch your breath or a break. We get it. 

Please make sure to take time to practice good self-care – even if it is a few minutes of meditation a day. Also, just to put it out there, crafting is great self-care! However, if you find things getting on top of you, just know that we are here for you! Please feel free to reach out to one of highly trained staff members. Our phone lines are open 24/7. We are here to offer a non-judgmental ear. Trust us, there is no shame in asking for help – especially when it comes to your health. 

Mondays, No Fooling!

Published: April 1, 2022  ~   0

Happy Friday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family. The rumors are true and we’re not fooling around, despite it being April 1st! We are moving our weekly blog post to Mondays rather than our usual Fridays. We have had quite a few requests from volunteers and donors who would like to be able to read our blogs earlier in the week so that they can try out some of our awesome tips and tricks on their current projects, get inspiration for new projects to donate, or simply to make plans to give other much needed donations.

We always aim to please our phenomenal community! So after some deliberation at T.H.R.I.V.E. Association HQ, we decided that Mondays would be the best day. After all, what is better than getting a new knitting/crochet/sewing pattern, useful pro tip, seeing a happy veteran, etc. to get our amazing crafters and donors through the Monday Blues?

Stay tuned. We have tons of good stuff coming your way!

It’s Getting Cold!

Published: January 21, 2022  ~   0

Happy Friday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! Temperatures are below freezing in many of the areas that we send our lovingly handcrafted goods to this time of year. With that, please make sure that donated hats are long enough to cover the recipient’s ears and are preferably long enough to be folded up to create extra warmth. If you need inspiration and would like a pattern of one of our most popular hats, please visit https://thrivevets.org/index.php/2021/01/15/happy-national-hat-day/ to get a free pattern compliments of Yarnspirations. We have lots of Stand Downs coming up, so please keep sending in your donations so that we can continue to serve those who so admirably served this great nation! We’ve had a very special request for lap/twin size blankets and slippers (for those veterans who suffer from nerve damage) from one of our long-time Stand Down partners. 

If you would like to donate a hat, scarf, blanket, 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 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information.

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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).

2022 Stand Downs Coming Up!

Published: January 14, 2022  ~   0

Happy Friday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday season and a very happy New Year. We are hitting the ground running in 2022. We have many Stand Downs coming up, several are located in very cold areas, so please keep sending in your donations so that we can continue to serve those who so admirably served this great nation! We’ve had a very special request for lap/twin size blankets and slippers (for those veterans who suffer from nerve damage) from one of our long-time Stand Down partners. 

If you would like to donate a hat, scarf, blanket, 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 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information.

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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).

Operation Care’s Annual Christmas Gift

Published: December 17, 2021  ~   0

Happy Friday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We hope that you are all enjoying this lovely festive season. Earlier this week we had the great privilege of serving Operation Care’s Annual Christmas Gift here in Dallas. We were able to provide 200 hats and scarves to the wonderful veterans who are scheduled to attend this incredible event. Our work is still far from over! We still have many more Stand Downs coming up, so please keep sending in your donations so that we can continue to serve those who so admirably served this great nation! Again, we have had a very special request for lap blankets from one of our long-time Stand Down partners. 

If you would 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 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information.

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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).

It’s Getting Cold!

Published: December 10, 2021  ~   0

Happy Friday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We hope that you are all enjoying this lovely festive season. It is getting very cold in so many areas that we serve. We still have many more Stand Downs coming up, so please keep sending in your donations so that we can continue to serve those who so admirably served this great nation! Also, we’ve had a very special request for lap blankets from one of our long-time Stand Down partners.

If you would 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 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information.

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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 Package Sent

Published: December 3, 2021  ~   0

Happy Friday, T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! This week, we sent a large package of hats, scarves, and face masks to West Virginia. We are proud to be able to provide these items to our wonderful veterans and their dependents. Many thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers for their hard work!

The hard work still isn’t over, however. We still have many more Stand Downs coming up, so please keep sending in your donations so that we can continue to serve those who so admirably served this great nation!

If you would 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 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. Please remember you can support our cause by shopping on AmazonSmile. See the “Shop for Our Cause” blog post for additional information.

If you need yarn, or other supplies, please contact us through email at thriveassociation@thrivevets.org or by phone at (469) 427-9654. Please be aware that any communications are recorded. If you have donations and cannot make it to one of our in-person knitting groups, 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).

Thank You!

Published: November 26, 2021  ~   0

Happy Friday to our lovely T.H.R.I.V.E. family! We would like to take a moment and reflect on all that we are thankful for this year. First and foremost, we are so grateful for our amazing veterans and their families who sacrifice so much of themselves. Thank you all so much for your service to our great Nation! You all will always have our deepest respect and love. Secondly, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to all of those who are currently serving- including the families of those service members. We are truly thankful for your service.  And, last, but certainly never least, we are so incredibly grateful to our community partners, donors, crafters, volunteers, and our incredible staff who all help to ensure that we are able to fulfill our noble mission. Thank you all! 

Together we will end homelessness among our Nation’s brave heroes and their dependents.