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Project "BUNDLE UP NEW ORLEANS"
(Knitivity's first community project)

Deadline for last WINTER 2006 DELIVERY: MARCH 15

Due to the warming trend in New Orleans weather, I have set March 15 as the last date for knits to be distributed in the New Orleans area for Katrina returnees. BUT .... the good news:

The BUNDLE UP PROJECT is going national! Watch this space in June when I will announce plans for the next winter season. There is no excuse for any child, woman, or man to be without warm clothing in the winter, and we need to be sure we are prepared ahead of time to meet the need wherever it arises!

I have to thank all our volunteers and helpers this year, and I look forward to expanding this project for the next season!

Project "Bundle Up New Orleans

"Bundle Up New Orleans" is a charitable work by some of the members of the New Orleans Knitting Meetup, but is open for all knitters and crocheters who wish to participate. Bundle Up New Orleans is NOT a 501(c)3 charitable organization recognized by the IRS -- we're just local folks trying to help our neighbors as they try to put their lives back together.

Check out the latest UPDATES (4 February 2006)

Hurricane Katrina ravaged the city at the end of summer, when few people were concerned about winterwear. And yet, now that winter is upon us, those who have been trying to put their lives back together are in need of hats, scarves, mittens, and other winterwear.

We will be partnering with distribution sites (such as churches, community clothing centers, senior centers, etc.) as those service agencies already know the needs and can properly distribute the goods we create. Distribution sites have not confirmed yet, although we expect commitments within another week or two.

There will also be collection boxes placed at sites both in Uptown New Orleans, as well as across the lake in Mandeville, thanks to individual members of the New Orleans Knitting Meetup.

WE NEED KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS.

Our small group cannot possibly knit up all that is needed, but if everyone reading this knits up just a few scarves or a few hats, that would be a MAJOR blessing. Be sure and forward a link to this page to everyone you know who also loves to knit or crochet. Visit the "How You Can Help" page.