Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Keep Calm and Craft On for Charity

As soon as I can get the tags ready, I'll be sending these off to South Dakota, where these knitted goods will be distributed on the Pine Ridge Reservation. This Native American reservation is on of the poorest places in the United States, with a per capita income of $4,000. (Isn't that shameful in this country?)
 
About a decade ago, I wrote a story for a magazine about a murder that occurred there, and I learned a lot about how white America created and maintains the poverty in Indian Country. 

So, this is my little contribution: one baby blanket, three scarves, four pairs of childrens's mittens, and one pair of women's mitts. 

I know, it's not much. But it's more than nothing.

If you want to knit for Pine Ridge, see the Ravelry group: For the Children of Pine Ridge. It is a very organized group that gets knitted items into the hands of people who need them.

And join us for Keep Calm Craft On at Frontier Dreams.
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13 comments:

  1. AlinaOctober 20, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    What a generous contribution! I am sure they will be cherished and worn!

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  2. BridgetOctober 20, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    What beautiful items to go to those who actually need them. God bless you!

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  3. AraigneeOctober 20, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    How nice to find a welcome home for your precious projects!

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  4. kathy bOctober 20, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    I will send some there! i have some to donate. Thanks for teh link

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  5. JodiOctober 20, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    That is a horrifying figure.

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  6. JodiOctober 20, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Argh! Hit publish too soon -- kudos to you for raising awareness and donating hand knits.

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  7. Lucy BowenOctober 20, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    Gorgeous pieces and a very deserving cause (although horrifying).

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  8. AnonymousOctober 20, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Someone will be very happy to get all of those things. The blanket is really gorgeous!

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  9. Carie @ Space for the ButterfliesOctober 20, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    What a lovely way to do something practical to help a very deserving cause

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  10. elnsOctober 20, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    Such a lovely collection of knits for a good cause. Your something to give and share is a wonderful gift.

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  11. MeredithOctober 21, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    $4,000? That is insane. I am going to check out the group, thank you for posting about it.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  12. This little lifeOctober 21, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Love!

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  13. Judy S.October 21, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Nice work! Don't under rate your contribution! I'm sure all your items will be much appreciated, especially now as fall moves into winter.

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