Warm Up America sends gifts of love

The Shelter recently received four huge boxes of handmade afghans from Warm Up America! The afghans were knitted and crocheted by volunteers across America from California to New York and even Canada. Tucked inside each afghan is a handwritten note from the volunteer who created it.

“We are especially touched by the kindness of Warm Up America,” said Executive Director Linda Oberhaus. “We know how much these personal gifts mean to our participants and the notes are a wonderful way to let them know that someone they don’t even know cares about them and wishes them well.”

Warm Up America! is a charitable organization made up of volunteers across the country who knit and crochet handmade afghans, clothing and other items for those in need. Whether they work alone or in groups with friends, family members, or co-workers, participants share a heightened sense of community spirit. Warm Up America! distributes thousands of afghans, hats, scarves and other crochet and knit items each year to organizations including:

• American Red Cross Chapters
• Children’s Hospitals
• Women’s Shelters
• Hospitals and Hospices
• Veterans’ Homes
• Homeless Shelters
• Social Services Agencies
• Nursing Homes and more

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