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'Blankets of Love' Transforms Yarn To Help Others
The Project Independence group recently crocheted and donated 15 blankets to the Melville Hospice Inn on Long Island.
Press release from the Town of North Hempstead:
March 16, 2021
The North Hempstead Project Independence “Blankets of Love” group has been hard at work using their crocheting and knitting skills for good. “Blankets of Love” is a group formed by Project Independence members that provides an opportunity for senior residents in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on a meaningful and rewarding project.
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“We are so fortunate to have so many talented and generous residents in the Town of North Hempstead,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “Each blanket is made with so much care and hard work. They truly are ‘blankets of love,’ and we know that they will bring comfort to so many.”
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic the group has been working on their projects remotely. Recently they donated 15 blankets to the Melville Hospice Inn on Long Island. Last year they created over 50 handmade items including blankets and baby hats.
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Items were donated to North Hempstead’s Veterans Donation Drive, the Ronald McDonald House in New Hyde Park, and Bethany House.
“Blankets of Love” is currently meeting virtually on Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on the program, please call 516-869-6311.
This press release was produced by the Town of North Hempstead. The views expressed here are the author's own.
