EIN: 27-2316864
Mission Statement
Project Knitwell helps people facing challenges by providing knitting instruction and shared community opportunities that promote wellness and resilience.
Program Summary
Project Knitwell will develop and deliver programs, resources, and research that demonstrate the benefits of knitting as a tool for achieving wellness, comfort, and community. Project Knitwell has programs that serves people at Virginia Hospital Center and the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, as well as other local medical facilities that serve Arlington residents. We also have several volunteers that are Arlington residents and we conduct many of our volunteer meetings at the Arlington Central Library.
Impact Statement
Project Knitwell has active programs at 12 sites throughout the Washington, DC area. Sites include programs for patients and staff at local hospitals, as well as at community sites such as the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Hopelink and N Street Village. Over 20 volunteers spent approximately 1500 hours annually teaching 1800+ people how to knit.
What ways can the public get involved?
The public can get involved by volunteering to teach knitting onsite, helping Project Knitwell do public events to spread the word, as well as support the organization with other publicity or fundraising activities.
How are charitable dollars spent? Where does my donation go?
Donations to Project Knitwell help provide quality instructional materials for participants, including yarn, needles and reference guides. Donations also support our volunteer program to recruit, train and retain great volunteers.
Information provided October 2024