Big Day of Distribution.

It's been a big day of distributing donations today and it's great to know that all of your wonderful creations are on their way to help people in need. Big Group Hug very kindly send a van and we managed to fit everything in today. I didn't count how many boxes and ran out of time to count some items but it was a lot.

We donated: 52 quilts, 37 blankets, 416 drawstring bags, 75 tote bags, 55 pencil cases with pencils, 81 soap pouches, 15 library bags, 45 newborn beanies, 6 sets of beanies and booties for newborns,23 teddy bears with jumpers, 45 beanies, as well as boxes of new clothes, books, baby bibs and wraps, as well as hand knits. We also donated 71 new items of clothing and 53 pencil cases from Uniforms 4 Kids Victoria.

Norma Aitken very kindly delivered 2 sewing machines which had been donated. We donated them to Mums of The Hills which is based at Belgrave and offer support to people affected by domestic violence as well as disadvantaged families. They are planning to start sewing lessons and use the machines to help young mums make gifts etc, as well as develop new skills.

I also visited a new organization called Reaching Out Because We Can, and delivered 35 items of warm clothing such as warm jackets, vests, jackets and trousers. They support refugees, disadvantaged families and the homeless and they were very appreciative of the donations of almost new clothes. The clothes were items that I had up cycled from obsolete uniforms donated by Ambulance Victoria and I will be taking some more to them as soon as I finish sewing over the logos.

 Thank you all so much for your ongoing and generous support. There will be lots of happy people when they receive your lovely creations.

Hugs, Jan Mac xx