Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! As crafters, it is sometimes tempting to use flashy colored yarns/textiles, color work, and fancy stitches in our crafted goods. However, these qualities are by and large not desired by the veteran community that we serve. These proud individuals tend to prefer darker colors and straight-to-the-point garments. We want to provide them with what they need. The vast majority want garments made in either straight camouflage or solid blacks, blues, greens, grays, dark reds, and royal purples. However, if you have your heart set on practicing your color work, then sports team colors are always a veteran community favorite. This handy basketball team color chart will help make it even easier to find more color combinations that can appeal to our wonderful veterans and those whom they support.

Please remember that Stand Downs happen year-round across the country, so we always need your skills, help, and donations to provide the vital supplies and services that our vets and their dependents need at these events. Thank you for your continued support and happy crafting!