Archive for August 31, 2010
Stitching Lives Back Together
I ran across a delightful vignette this month featuring a crochet and knitting program in NW DC (not too far from where I grew up) for women who have lost their footing in life. N Street Village provides a range of services for homeless women including a day center, night shelter, wellness center, addiction recovery programs and much more.
What struck me most about the program featured in this article is the undeniable healing power of the needle arts. I would love to see programs like this in every major city….for women, men AND children. There is an unmet need to spread hope and love with our hooks and needles. Let’s get on it!
FYI – N Street Village gladly accepts donations of yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles, and other notions. Visit www.nstreetvillage.org for more information.
