YMCA of El Paso Refugee Project
COMPLETED!
3/9/22
The YMCA of El Paso, TX is helping with 14,000 displaced refugees from Afghanistan as well as thousands fleeing Central America.
They are collecting all kinds of supplies to help provide basic necessities to those arriving with nothing other than the clothes on their back. We are helping with a select number of items for them as they assist in the resettlement of the thousands of families they are working with.
Their need for items is great and they are collecting many more items then we are helping with. The people are arriving with nothing. Crafting Change would love to help with all of their needs, but we have identified the ways we can help the best as other agencies help with other needs.
what are we crafting?
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project must-knows
1) Adult Size Drawstring Back Packs, OR Tote Bags of Any size
We will be crafting Adult size drawstring backpacks to help those newly displaced carry items they are receiving upon arrival. Any of our patterns for tote bags or the adult size drawstring backpack will work. They need bags for for kids, teens and adults.
Fabric: Please avoid using holiday fabric or religious themed fabric for bags and backpacks.
2) Soap Sacks- Hygiene Items are also needed and they would love to receive some soap sacks to distribute. Please include the tag so folks know what they are, how to use them and have the soap so they are usable right away. Including the soap is not required, but very much appreciated for this location as their donations are sporadic of the hygiene items.
3) Mittens & Gloves - For the cold winter weather of El Paso we would like to provide some warm winter mittens & gloves for all ages. Fingerless gloves are really loved as well! Children to Adults. Fleece or Knit or Crochet gratefully accepted.
soap sacks
Soap Sack Resources
Resources from S.A.C.K. including many crochet and knit patterns.
Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarn List
Recommended & Tested Yarn List for all crafting change partner projects
Splish Splash Soap Sack
This mermaid themed sack designed by Melanie Shovelski is easy and fun!
bags and backpacks
Adult Backpack Fabric & Cord Selection
Short video on how to choose fabric and cording for the adult drawstring backpack
Adult Drawstring Backpack Project Overview & Pattern
Adult Drawstring backpack overview and pattern
gloves and mittens
Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves
Quick Sew Video Tutorial For Fleece Fingerless Gloves
Fleece Mittens with Lining Pattern & Video
Easy lined mittens in 3 sizes child to adult. Written Instructions and link for video tutorial.
Project Overview Sheet & Pattern Fingerless Gloves
The project overview sheet includes tips and tricks as well as the links to the pattern for the fleece fingerless gloves!
Warm Winter Zoom Room Fleece Hats & Mittens
Unedited video of Zoom Room Class with Kathy Lawrence on sewing fleece hats & mittens!
Crafting Change Recommended & Tested Yarns
Our recommended and tested yarn list for our partner projects.
Super Simple FIngerless Mitts
Crocheted in the round, an easy fingerless mitt pattern.
Suzette Stich Ear Warmer
This beginner friendly pattern uses only single crochet and double crochet stitches. Includes multiple sizing options and video tutorial.
Super Simple Fingerless Gloves
Quick, easy fun to make with endless color combinations.
Topless Mittens
Knit The Rainbow Designer pattern. These fingerless mittens make a quick and low-cost
project.
Gender Neutral Ear Warmer
This easy to make tube is great for men or a nice gender neutral choice!
Crafting Change Wristers
Easy wristers by Melanie Shovelski done in a rectangle and seamed up the side.
Crafting Change Knitted Ear Warmer
An easy, beginner project of a basic ear warmer written by Robyn Peters.
shipping guidelines
Please ship your donations whenever you have them, they are urgently needed. This location can accept shipments via USPS, FEDEX and UPS.
YMCA of EL PASO
Attn: Bill Coon
Refugee Project
810 Wyoming Ave.
El Paso, TX 79902