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 Nashville Launch Pad 

About

The mission of Nashville Launch Pad is to create a network of temporary, safer, street-free sleeping shelters for unhoused young adults which are open and affirming to LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. The have 3 main programs: 

  • Emergency Shelter - up to 25 young adults in congregate shelter in local churches nightly from Nov 1 - March 31

  • Independent-Supported Living Program (ISLP)- up to 6 LGBTQ+ young adults supported in an apartment space

  • Mobile Housing Navigation Center - up to 15 beds available through the Coordinated Care Entry system in partnership with Community Care Fellowship

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 what are we crafting? 

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 project must-knows 

We are crafting for "Young Adults" this is ages 18-24.

 

For 2 of their programs, The Independent Supported Living Program (up to a 6 Month stay) and the Mobile Housing Navigation Center (up to a 120 Day stay), the young adults have the opportunity to stay for longer periods of time and settle down while they look for permanent housing, educational opportunity and jobs. We will be helping the young adults in these 2 programs with blankets and pillowcases to make them feel more at home during this transition.

 

CRITICAL INFORMATION: We have been asked to not use "Pride" themed fabric or fabric that in anyway would identify the owner of the items as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is important to remember that these young adults are in a very vulnerable situation often having been displaced from their home due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. 

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Twin Size Quilts

  • They are looking for approximately 12 Twin Size Quilts per year. If you have any interest in constructing some truly lovely, warm, twin size quilts that residents of their Independent Supported Living Program could come home to, they would love that.  

  • Size: 70"x90"

  • Fabric Restrictions: Avoid using fabrics that depict weapons, drugs, alcohol, or themes related to pride, rainbows, or any symbols that could "out" someone as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Fabric: Cotton & Batting

  • Technique: Sewn Only

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Winter Collection Begins Again September 1, 2025

Winter Items

For unsheltered LGBTQIA+ young adults in Nashville, please follow these guidelines:

  1. Accepted Items: We are looking for hats and gloves/mittens/fingerless gloves.

  2. Technique: Sewn, knitted, or crocheted.

  3. Color Preferences: Use subdued colors such as browns, blacks, navy blue, forest greens, etc. These colors help the young adults blend into their surroundings and feel safe.

  4. Fabric and Yarn Restrictions: Use washable wool or high-quality acrylic. Use colors that will help folks blend in. 

  5. Quality: Ensure your items are well-crafted and durable, providing warmth and comfort throughout the winter months.

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Must Knows
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 approved patterns 

Patterns

 blankets 

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Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt YouTube Short

A quick video of how to make the potato chip quilt!

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Patriotic Log Cabin Square Quilt As You Go

A challenging and lovely quilt that will be adored. Designed patriotic, but you can easily swap out the colors for any charity partner.

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Crafting Change Flip & Sew Lapghan

This lapghan quilts itself as you go!

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Rag Quilt Guide

How to make a rag quilt the ultimate guide with step by step pictures.

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Crafting Change Wavy Potato Chip Quilt

Another great way to use potato chips! Can easily adapt for multiple colors as well!

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Flip N Sew Lapghan Video Tutorials

Flip n' Sew Lapghan Video Tutorial Playlist containing all 3 videos

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Crafting Change Rag Quilt Helpful Files

This file contains several helpful resources created by Crafting Change for making rag quilts!

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Rag Quilt Zoom Class

Rag Quilt Zoom Room Class with Crafting Change

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Crafting Change Potato Chip Quilt

The basic potoato chip quilt 1-sheet instructions and lay out

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How To Bind A Quilt

A great technique for binding blankets or potholders!

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Quilt As You Go

This quilt as you go method just needs some strips!

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Rag Quilt Supplement

Fabric choices and quilt math included in this Crafting Change supplement.

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 shipping guidelines 

They do ask that you try to bundle your items into the fewest shipments possible as they use a partner church to collect their donations for them. Please do not ship any winter items until after 9/1/25. 

First Lutheran Church

c/o Nashville Launch Pad

113 8th Avenue South

Nashville, TN 37203

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