Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We would like to thank The Finest Accessories, Inc.(Parent company of France Luxe and L. Erickson) for their very generous donation of 2,134 beautifully crafted face masks. We are still sending out hundreds of our handcrafted face masks to each Stand Down that we serve, so this donation is much needed and very appreciated! We are so grateful!
We Did It!
Happy Monday, dear T.H.R.I.V.E. Association family! We all did it! We were able to gift our lovingly hand-crafted items to the underprivileged veterans and their dependents at the Alachua County Veterans Center in Gainesville, Florida this past week. We couldn’t have done it without all of the support and hard work from our donors, crafters, and staff! We’re sending out a heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped to make this happen, as well as to our partners at the Alachua County Veterans Center! Thank you!
West Virginia Package Sent
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).