Fundraising efforts go to supplies and shipping costs. We need funds to continue to provide fabric and yarn to our craftivists. Help us continue to make a differnece. want to support us? Compassion In Action Donate Money Your generous financial donation will directly support our mission to empower volunteers, increase the ways we help our partner charities, and provide essential resources to communities in need. Gift Money +We use Zeffy to process donations. Now, every cent donated to Crafting Change stays with us, NO FEES! When making your donation, you will have the option (but are never obliged) to contribute to Zeffy. These voluntary contributions from donors allows them to cover all of the fees for the 50,000+ nonprofits that fundraise with Zeffy. Donate Fabric Looking to declutter your fabric stash? We’d love to take those clean, high-quality quilting cottons off your hands. We need the fabric to be odor-free and from a smoke-free home. We also welcome sewing supplies like rulers, notions, and even working sewing machines. We promise to turn your donated fabric into something special for our partner charities! Arrange Donation Shop our Wish List By purchasing items from our Amazon Wish List, you're directly supporting our efforts to empower volunteers, provide essential resources, and make a positive impact in the lives of those in need. Amazon Wish List

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Grace Upon Grace Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collec tion 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Grace Upon Grace Project is a 501c3 founded in 2019. It is their dream to provide under-served people in their community with diapers, wipes, and period products to live and grow with grace and dignity while addressing the roots of social inequities. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows The Grace Upon Grace Project has The First Period Project in partnership with multiple local school districts in Northern Colorado. In conjunction with health educators they provide several thousand menstruating persons their first period kits in conjunction with menstruation education. These kits need cosmetic bags to store all the period products and educational materials in and this is how Crafting Change can help. FOR THE 2025 SCHOOL YEAR THEY HOPE TO RECEIVE 4200 COSMETIC BAGS FROM US FOR ONGOING DISTRIBUTIONS! 1) Cosmetic Bags - The recommended size is 7"x9" or 9"x7". Slightly bigger is okay, but not smaller. This size holds just the right amount of supplies. Boxing the bottom is not required, but is always a nice addition if you choose. You may make ANY pattern you choose if it meets the size guidelines. We have some suggested patterns here, and we welcome suggestions from you to add to our library! We really want to make bags girls will love, so please look at our carefull cultivated list of fabrics to use! IMPORTANT This list was generated from the trends and styles that are popular for the 2025 school year for our target age group. FABRIC The Y2K Aesthic is all the rage: Tie-dye: A classic Y2K pattern that comes in a variety of colors and designs. Animal prints: Leopard, zebra, and tiger prints were popular in the 2000s. Floral prints: BRIGHTLY COLORED Large, bold floral patterns (no pastels) Geometric shapes: Triangles, squares, and circles in contrasting colors. Licensed Prints: Anime, Manga & K-Pop Video Games like Animal Crossing, Minecraft and Fortnite Nickelodeon & Cartoon Network: Steven Universe, Adventure Time and The Loud House Disney/Marvel Frozen Characters: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf continue to be beloved by many young girls. Encanto Characters: The vibrant characters from the animated film Encanto have gained popularity due to their diverse representation and catchy songs. Moana: This strong and independent Polynesian princess has resonated with many young girls. Raya and the Last Dragon: The titular characters from this animated adventure film have also captured the hearts of many middle school girls. Marvel Characters: Superheroes like Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Shuri have a strong following among young girls. Fabric Textures/Content 100% cotton; See the list below for styles of fabric popular with ages we are making for, this is really important, no your audience, we want the girls to be PROUD of their bags. Great chance to use rescued fabrics (not couch fabric!): Velours in fun colors-line the bags with cotton/nylon/poly Upholstery fabric samples with some metalic streaks (NOT GLITTER) or neon/bright colors Distressed Denim lined with cotton/nylon/poly *Additional Items: If you have like new IPSY bags, they are also accepting these! Must Knows approved patterns Cosmetic Bags Patterns cosmetic bags Cosmetic Bags shipping guidelines Our new goal is 4200 over the entire 2025 school year, so please ship batches as you get them done, but please don't feel like you need to ship 10 at a time. It is more cost effective to ship a larger batch if you plan to sew more. They will have 2-3 distributions during the year and if they think they will be short for a particular distribution they will reach out well ahead of time and we will have a "PALOOZA" sewing day to get a bunch sewn for them! UPS/FEDEX/USPS Grace Upon Grace Project First Period Kit Program 5810 Last Pointe Drive Windsor, CO 80550 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Shipping

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. Partner Project 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Description of Charity what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows Essential Project Must Knows and details of items to be crafted Must Knows approved patterns Things 1 Things 2 Things 3 Things 4 Patterns title of container one Thing 1 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More title of container two Thing 2 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More title of container three Thing 3 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More title of container four Thing 4 Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Home Less is More Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Fashion Shoes to Shine Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More Health Lemon Detox Make this yours. Add images, text and links, or connect data from your collection. Read More shipping guidelines Insert requirements for shipping here ADDRESS/Details Here Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Our Statement on Give Back Box What is the issue? Almost 3 years ago we signed up with Give Back Box to help volunteers save money on shipping. In January 2021, Crafting Change noticed that all of the labels on donations coming to HQ had identical tracking numbers. We also realized that all of the labels we printed out to ship our Keep Girls In School Campaign Kits to The Yonkofa Project ALSO had identical tracking numbers. These packages were rejected by our local UPS Store alerting us that it was fraudulent to put the same label on more than one package. This began our dialogue with Monika W, the Founder & CEO of GIve Back Box. Give Back Box Response (or lack thereof) Crafting Change to Give Back Box January 15, 2022 Monika, My 3 packages were rejected today by my local UPS store because all 3 had the same tracking number on them. The owner of the UPS Store said that this was fraudulent and that every single package should have it’s own unique tracking number. As a receiver of Give Back Box shipments for my own nonprofit, Crafting Change, I noticed that all of my parcels have the same tracking number as well. In fact, we have a lost parcel and tried to track it and have been unable to because it shows “delivered” but it was in fact one of these other boxes I received because it had the same tracking number on it. I don’t understand why each shipment doesn’t have it’s own unique tracking number on it? There seems to be one tracking number for all packages to Crafting Change. One tracking number for all packages to The Yonkofa Project, etc. "~Tiffany Herbert Give Back Box to Crafting Change January 17, 2022 Hi! Yes, each box needs a new unique label. It looks like our system error. However I see UPS do charge us for each box, even with duplicate labels. I'm sending you new labels now via UPS email and we will fix this ASAP. Thank you so much and apologize for it. Crafting Change to Give Back Box February 5, 2022 Hi Monika, I just wanted to see if you had progress in identifying this error as I see the labels for my charity are all still coming in with the same tracking number. In fact I just printed out a label to send to someone who wanted to donate items to us and noticed that it shows as “delivered” …. This means it is a duplicate. Tiffany Herbert Crafting Change Give Back Box to Crafting Change February 8, 2022 We received an email reply that had nothing to do with the issue at hand. Crafting Change to Give Back Box February 9, 2022 I replied reiterating the full issue with duplicate labels continuing to happen. Monika, I think we had some miscommunication. You said on 1/17/22 that each box needs a unique label. However all boxes are still getting the identical label/tracking number. That is what I was inquiring about. What I am not clear on is that all labels coming to Crafting Change have the same tracking number. All the labels going to The Yonkofa Project have the same tracking number. This does not seem right as there is no way to track them. I understand you are being billed for the labels, but you said that this was a glitch in your system you were working out, but it is still occurring. I noticed after you and I talked that the labels now have a new tracking number than they did in January, but it is a “new” duplicate one. Our charity is getting donations, which is amazing and I am grateful, I just am concerned because having the same tracking number on all of these packages, as you said in your initial email, is not correct but is still occurring. I was just inquiring when you thought it might be fixed? I, as a donor who loves to use Give Back Box to other charities, have the issue that my UPS store will not accept boxes with identical tracking numbers on them. If I want to donate to XYZ charity and print out 2 labels with the same tracking number and take them to my local UPS store, they won’t take them. It is also an issue, because when someone prints out the label, the tracking number is useless as it will show that their package has already been delivered even though it is sitting in their hands because the tracking number is being used over and over again,it is impossible to track a package. I so appreciate your attention to this, I just want to understand when Give Back Box will be fixing this glitch in your system that is causing the same label/tracking number to be used for all packages to each charity. it clearly is not your intention and not what has happened since you started in 2012. I’m sure your IT department can identify what is going on and get it fixed so everyone is getting the correct labels they have paid for. ~Tiffany Give Back Box to Crafting Change February 10, 2022 I will look into this and get back to you. End of Emails Information is POWER! WARNING: USE GIVE BACK BOX AT YOUR OWN RISK. Crafting Change does not have any affiliation nor do we endorse or support using them. However, we are keeping them up as a cost-saving option. If you jump through the hoops successfully you will get he fresh label and it will be valid, trackable and recognized by UPS. But it will not be without frustration. Please be aware that we have no ability to help in getting you your labels any faster. We are not responsible for nor do we have control over lost/destroyed packages. What goes wrong? Everyone who purchases that charity's label receives the exact same label with the exact same tracking number. Give Back Box has told us that this is a "glitch" in their system. This "glitch" has been going on now for over 2 years. If you use the first label you are sent, it 100% has a used tracking number and YOUR BOX WILL LIKELY NOT ARRIVE AT IT'S DESTINATION. We have reports of 3 volunteers whose packages have been lost or destroyed by UPS. Crafting Change as well as many of our partner charities are partnered with Give Back Box to purchase a $20 UPS label. You can ship a box 50 pounds and 108" in girth. With all of the difficulties, if you follow the below outlined procedures, you can get a usable, trackable label for your shipment. CRITICAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE GBB: After you make your purchase and you receive your email with your download, please immediately forward that email to Monika info@givebackbox.com Write: "Can I please have a fresh label with an unused tracking number? Thank you." DO NOT USE THE LABEL IN THAT DOWNLOAD WITH YOUR INITIAL PURCHASE it is FRAUDULENT. You may have to email Monika multiple times to get your valid label. I advise emailing her every 2-3 days until she responds. (People have been waiting up to 4 weeks for a label as of 9/15/24) You will get an email from Monika saying Yes and a 2nd email direct from UPS saying "Your Return Label is ready." That is the label you use to ship. You have jumped over all the hurdles, print your new label, track your package and cheer when it arrives! CRITICAL INFORMATION TO USE GBB "SAFELY" If you want to purchase a Give Back Box Label, these are our partners that are signed up. Click their name to go to their page on the GBB site. Crafting Change $20 The Yonkofa Project $20 Mental Health Resource Center $20 S.A.C.K. $20 Knit the Rainbow $39 Butterfly Haven $20 Leaving A Legacy (Raising Hope For Others) $20 Each Stitch Counts $20 Hopa Mountain $20 Path & Green $20 The Remissionaries $20 Grace Upon Grace Project $20

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. TALLY YOUR DONATION

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Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors who help us send high-quality donations to our charity partners! Thank You 2025 Sponsors Thanks to our friends in the business community, both big and small, who have made in-kind donations or given financial support through grants to Crafting Change. Their generosity has allowed us to provide high-quality supplies to our craftivists through prizes or as working inventory to make items for our charity partners.

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is dedicated to our partnership with Patient Pet Advocates in Eugene, OR. Patient Pet Advocates 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works Patient Pet Advocates is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that helps to rehome pets for patients that have passed away after terminal illnesses. Instead of going to a shelter or pound, the pets are placed in foster homes until a permanent home can be found. They rehome approximately 12 pets per month. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows Must Knows To craft for this charity, please read our Project Overview Sheet thoughtfully put together by our Advisory Board. It includes all the details and patterns. While our overview sheet includes MANY items, please check their needs list before beginning to craft to see what they currently need. 1) Pet Toys We have curated a variety of patterns for some great toys. When making ANY pet toy do not include squeakers or bells or anything that could be swallowed if the pet was able to open the toy for the safety of the pet. 2) Pet Beds - Please check their needs list to see what size beds they currently need. 3) Pet Blankets - these can be sewn, knit, crochet or no-sew. Please see our guidelines for sizing and then see what size is currently needed. suggested patterns Pet Patterns Patterns pet patterns Pet patters Shipping shipping guidelines Items for this partner will be shipped directly to Patient Pet Advocates at their Post Office Box. At this time, they can only accept US Postal Service packages and they are not set up with Give Back Box. Shipping Address: Patient Pet Advocates PO Box 23 Springfield, OR 97477 TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is for Knit the Rainbow. Knit The Rainbow 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation this is how it works About Knit The Rainbow is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in New York City. At least 40% of the homeless youth in New York City identify as LGBTQ+. Knit the Rainbow works to empower and protect these youth by providing them with handmade knit & crochet winter clothing accessories. Knit the Rainbow (KtR) is the first organization of its kind in the United States, providing thousands of hand-made winter garments a year for homeless LGBTQ+ Youth. Our programs are dedicated to giving these youth a warm and fashionable protective layer of clothing that is imperative to their comfort and survival during harsh winter months. what are we crafting? Collection over until Fall 2025 project must-knows COLLECTION OVER! WILL BEGIN COLLECTING ITEMS AGAIN FALL 2025 The following information comes directly from Austin Rivers, Founder of Knit the Rainbow during my 1:1 Zoom with him as well as when he spoke during one of our Sew-A-Thons. LGBTQIA+ youth living on the streets are trying to blend in. They have been thrown out of their homes for their sexuality or gender identity. They don't want a rainbow on their body to further target them on the streets. Colors that both hide dirt and help them blend in keep them safe. COLORS : For safety and no access to washing facility, please use Black Forest Green Dark Purples Dark Blues Darker Grays Browns Camouflage Yarns Verigated Yarns in these color families Fiber Type : Washable wools and acrylic are ideal for this project. What are WE making? We keep a focus on the items they receive the least of from other volunteers. 1. Fingerless Gloves/Wristers 2. Earwarmers/Headbands 3. Cowls/Neck Warmers While our focus is on cowls, fingerless gloves and headbands/earwarmers, KtR is accepting the following items during their winter collection and we hope you will consider sending in any items you have made: Hats Scarves Socks Sweaters Gloves Scoodies Earwarmers+++ Fingerless Gloves+++ Neck Warmers/Cowls+++ +++Our focus this year as these items are the ones they receive the least of from other volunteers. TINY HEARTS: Feel free to include some tiny hearts with your items. DO NOT attach them to your item and do not leave long strings as they attach with a tag gun. You can tally them with us, but we are not adding them as an item we are collecting because we are not encouraging people to send them unless they are already sending donations of winter items. Must Knows suggested patterns Fingerless Gloves/Mittens Beanies/Hats Earwarmers-Headbands cowls-scarves-scoodies Patterns cowls - scarves - scoodies Cowls fingerless gloves/mittens - earwarmers/headbands Gloves Earwarmers hats and hearts hats hearts shipping guidelines Knit the Rainbow has many local drop off points at local yarn shops across the country, check them out here. Ship to: NEW 2024 ADDRESS, PLEASE CHANGE IN PIRATE SHIP! Knit the Rainbow, Inc. 4650 Broadway #2003 New York, NY 10040 For our statement on Give Back Box go here. Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP Tally

the keep girls in school campaign We are proud to partner with The Yonkofa Project for The Keep Girls In School Campaign to help provide reusable cloth menstrual pads to junior high school girls in rural western Ghana. According to UNICEF, 95% of girls in this region miss school the week of their period due to lack of access to period products and many drop out all together. On a recent trip to this area of Ghana with The Yonkofa Project in September 2021 our Executive Director, Tiffany Herbert, had the privilege to speak to the Headmistresses from several local schools as well as the local Doctor about how our menstrual kits will impact their Village. She also had the great honor of visiting 3 local schools and meeting with classrooms of girls to talk about these kits and demonstrate how they work. what supplies do you need? Ready to start sewing? Please visit our The Yonkofa Project - Project Page for Must Knows, Patterns, VIdeo Tutorials and other helpful information. The Yonkofa Project Page supplies from us Click Here to Request Supplies If you have questions about this project or crafting these for us or about supplies please contact Tiffany@craftingchange.org thank you for helping us! Do you want to help but don't sew? Please consider purchasing already made pads from our Amazon Wish List, or sending us supplies for our kits like the underwear or the items we use to make the pads! Amazon Wish List

Crafting Change believes in a world where crafters feel inspired and empowered to make a difference in the world around them.  Our mission is to provide a collection of projects through trustworthy organizations. Together we will make high-quality items that bring joy, comfort, and support to those in need. Here you will find all of our supporting resources and patterns for our special projects. This page is for our partner Leaving A Legacy. Leaving A Legacy 01 Read about our partner charity and see the items we are crafting 02 Read the Project Must-Knows 03 Pick a pattern from our approved or suggested pattern collection 04 Shipping address, print a care slip & tally your donation About Raising Hope For Others is a local 501(c)3 with the mission to help community members offset overwhelming medical costs. We are specifically helping them with their Leaving A Legacy project. The Leaving a Legacy project was created in 2017 as a memorial to Patrice Berman's beloved husband, Eddie. Patrice, the Founder of Raising Hope For Others, took her grief and turned it into this project. His giving spirit and compassion for all is reflected in their comfort bags. The charitable bags are given for free to anyone in need of comfort. This serves a local need, bringing neighbors together to support each other during trying times. The contents of each bag are specifically chosen to meet the needs of its recipient. what are we crafting? Item Requested Craft Type Quantity Requested Quantity Still Needed project must-knows 1) Tote Bags (Sewn) - This location will accept most any of our quilting cotton or light canvas tote bag patterns that are approximately 16"x16" to 18"x18" in size. At this time they are requesting fabrics to appeal to women. 2) Heart Hugs - Our little square of love. Please make these with heart buttons or charms so they have no religious connotations and can be used by anyone for whatever purpose they choose. 3) Port Pillow - This protective device attaches to the seat belt of the car to soften it when going over where a person's port may be. Stuff them very firm so they do the most good. 4) Cosmetic Bags - Any pattern that will finish at approximately 7"x9" is acceptable to Leaving A Legacy. They do prefer a boxed bottom. They fill the cosmetic bag with smaller items like chapstick and lotion before putting in the tote. 5) Chemo Caps - (Sewn/Knit/Crochet) We have many wonderful patterns for sewing, knitting or crocheting up soft and comfortable chemo caps. If knitting/crocheting these caps please follow our approved/tested yarn list. It is especially important for the sensitive scalps of a patient going through chemotherapy to get the right kind of yarn. Our Advisory Board spends a lot of time testing yarns so you don't have to. Please trust that they have our recipients best interest at heart. We have a wide selection of yarns at every price point available on our approved list. List available below in our pattern section or by clicking here. 6) Drawstring Backpacks for Kids - Simple to sew, use cotton fabric. Patterns 7) Mini Tissue Holders - Easy scrap buster! Patterns Other Items they collect: Inside the comfort bags Leaving A Legacy distributes, they include many items that can be found at your local Dollar Store. If you have extra room in your box, maybe you will consider including a few or check around your house to see if you have extras laying around! Chapstick, mini hand sanitizer, fuzzy socks, puzzle books, journals, small lotions, mini tissues, note cards, and reusable water bottles. Must Knows suggested patterns Chemo Caps-Sewn Chemo Caps -Knit Chemo Caps -Crochet Port Pillow Cosmetic Bags Heart Hugs Tote Bags Patterns tote bags Totes ChemoCrochet chemo caps - crochet chemo caps - knit and sewn ChemoKnitSewn cosmetic bags Cosmetic heart hugs Hugs port pillows Ports Shipping TALLY YOUR DONATION DOWNLOAD CARE SLIP shipping guidelines Ship items whenever you are ready to send them. Leaving A Legacy 461 Tennent Road Manalapan, NJ 07726 Please read the Crafting Change statement on Give Back Box