Welcome to Nest 2010!
Nest was started in the spring of 2008 in response to the sharp increase in the price of home heating oil. Last night I was reminded of that as I sat looking at our oil bill for the upcoming winter season. I thought of the many Mainers who struggle to make ends meet with limited resources. I also thought of the many boxes and packages of handknits we received over the last few years and the joy those contributions brought to so many Mainers.
In 2009 Nest delivered over 200 articles of clothing to communities in northern Maine via our contact in Ft. Kent. We also donated about 100 items to a family shelter in southern Maine where residents range in age from newborn to adult. Contacts from both communities expressed an interest in unisex hats, mittens, socks of all sizes, and small blankets.
As you pack your bags for summer visits and trips, throw in a skein or two for Nest. Who can resist a stashbusting contribution that will make a significant difference to somebody in need? We prefer donations made from natural fiber, as it is warmest. However, there are folks out there who cannot knit with natural fiber and others who cannot wear it. If you are interested in making handknits using synthetic fibers we welcome your contributions.
Donations received before September 15, 2010, will be given to our contact from northern Maine. All donations received after that will be distributed in southern Maine. Do not spend extra money on postage! Your handknits will find a home no matter when they arrive.
Happy Summer to you all!
Peace,
Jean
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Nest seeks to connect knitters and other fiber enthusiasts with people in need of warm clothing for winter. In 2008 we distributed our first round of new donated hats, mittens, fingerless mitts, cowls and scarves in the Ft. Kent, Maine, area. Currently, our donations are distributed in Portland, Maine, via family shelters and clinics.
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July, 2019
4 comments:
you'll have over 100 hats headed your way at the end of August! I'm on hat #91 as we speak for the One Hundred Hats project (http://www.onehundredhats.org), and they're all sitting in a box {along with a few extras i've made over the last year} ready to get shipped out as the project comes to completion!
you're on my happy to-do list! enjoy the rest of your summer!
ah! Robyn! That is so exciting. I've been watching the progress. Your hats are BEAUTIFUL!!
Sarah, i hope you're finding a cool spot somewhere this summer. Thanks for thinking of us again this year. xx
dearest Nest! I am so happy to see you continue this tradition. Thank you so much for your hard work and encouragement. I will get started right away!
Robyn! WOW you are a rock star!!!
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