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Readers Write In

In our Sept. 27 newsletter, reader Fran wrote in with the following question. Read her question below and see what readers suggested.

Fran -- "Does anyone out there know where I can donate a large number of plastic canvas kits? I recently cleaned out my craft closet and realized I had all these kits and no longer use them. I would love to donate them to some sort of charity where they could be of use."

Georgia -- "In response to Fran's question about where to donate plastic canvas kits, I was a Girl Scout leader for 13 years and would have loved a donation such as this. My troop did all kinds of crafts, some for fun and a lot for troop fundraisers. Contact a local troop. Another idea is to contact your local school's parent/teacher organization or booster's club, as they may want to do up the kits or just sell the kits for a fundraiser."

Virginia -- "You could always donate them to a school's art program. I am an elementary art teacher, and I have a craft center that third and fourth graders can use to pick another project when they finish their assigned art projects."

Caitlyn -- "You could donate them to a local retirement or convalescent home. Many people in these facilities are looking for something to do. The plastic canvas is easier to grip than fabric, the needle is dull so less of a threat of injury, and the holes are large enough to see."

Sandi -- "I have donated unused projects and yarn to a local assisted-living/retirement facility in my town. They have an activities director who teaches crafts to the residents. In turn, they can create items for themselves, their families and raffle items for their biannual fundraisers. Those funds are used to purchase more craft supplies so they can continue to keep active and creative."

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