Community Outreach
The Greater Boston Knitting Guild (GBKG) is recognized as a philanthropic force in the Boston community. We are happy to put our needles to work for others as well as ourselves. Our first effort in 1993 was The Love Sweater, designed by a Guild member and knit by others to benefit the Children’s AIDS Program. And our efforts have never stopped. Guild members, along with their friends and family and local yarn shops, have been very generous in donating their time and craft. In 2020, a total of 2,791 knitted items, such as hats, scarves, shawls, cowls, and mittens, were donated. Below are the organizations we donate knitted and crocheted items to:
Women's Lunch Place-hats, scarves and cowls,
Mass. Coalition for Refugees and Immigrants (MIRA)- adult hats
Italian Home for Children-6-18yrs old-hats
My Brother’s Keeper- all items from infants to adults including blankets
Reach Beyond Domestic Violence- baby items
United Way- baby items
Room to Grow- baby items
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Note: We have 6 yarn stores who accept the hats, scarfs, shawls, cowls, headbands, etc. as well as baby items for donations. You don’t have to be a member of the Guild to participate. The Greater Boston Knitting Guild (GBKG) then will take care of the distribution into the community.
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Roslindale, MA 02131
Knitting a Difference in our Community
Room to Grow
Room to Grow supports parents and caregivers as they activate their natural strengths and expand their knowledge, so children thrive from the start. Families in our program develop strategies to promote their children’s development, select baby and toddler items for their children, and connect with other local organizations and community resources that can expand their support network.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham Women's Hospital sends out a request, to Knitters and Crocheters from the Boston Area community, for much needed and appreciated Prayer/Comfort
Shawls. Shawls provide comfort and a hug in every stitch to the recipient.
For more info on this "gift from the heart"
Click on the below.
A small sampling of Recent Contributions
Here's how to participate in GBKG's Community Outreach Program
HOW TO BEGIN HELPING
You can check out the free patterns that are available on Raverly.com and you can go through your stash and make a hat!
WHAT YOU CAN HELP WITH
Currently, we are making infant hats, and for two to 18-year-olds: scarves, hats, cowls, and mittens.
CONTACT US
If you need more info on our program, please contact us @communityoutreachgeneral@gbkg.org
YARN DONATION
We are unable to accept yarn donations. Here is a list of organizations in the Greater Boston Area where you can bring donations.
Click Here: YARN
