Group That Knits Hats, Gloves, Scarves for Homeless Vets Issues Holiday Wish List

DALLAS - Nov. 22, 2016 - PRLog -- T.H.R.I.V.E. Association, a Dallas-based non-profit that provides hand-crafted goods to homeless veterans, says its holiday wish list includes yarn, knitting and crochet needles and gift cards to local craft shops.

"Winter is on its way, and our volunteers are working hard to create warm hats, gloves, scarves and more for homeless veterans," says Victoria Walker, T.H.R.I.V.E.'s founder and CEO. "We have been fortunate to receive a fair amount of donated yarn and other supplies, but our volunteers are quite productive and we always need more."

Because acrylic and bamboo yarn is machine washable, Walker says she prefers it over wool yarn, which can also cause allergic reactions in some. In addition to supplies, Walker says she welcomes gift cards to JoAnn, Michael's, Walmart and other stores where knitting supplies can be purchased.

Donations can be mailed to the following address:

         T.H.R.I.V.E. Association

9329 Springwater Drive

Dallas TX 75228

Founded in 2015, T.H.R.I.V.E. holds weekly "craft-a-thons" at various locations. The next event is 6 p.m. Friday, November 28, at Half Price Books, 5803 Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75231. Volunteers are welcome and are encouraged to register at the group's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thrivevets/. Complimentary basic knitting and crochet lessons are offered for those who don't know how or who just need a refresher.

About T.H.R.I.V.E.:

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found that around 47,725 veterans were homeless on a single given night in January 2015. (https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2015-AHA...) T.H.R.I.V.E. Association, through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, donors, and community partners, is committed to providing hand-crafted goods to as many of these individuals as possible, as well as any others that they themselves support. For more information, visit thrivevets.org.