Lids4Kids-Warmer Communities
Since 2016, this group of volunteers has been knitting, crocheting, and sewing warm wear for an annual donation to not-for-profit organizations in our Ontario, Canada communities.
To date, we have created & donated thousands of hats, scarves, and mittens! Some of our deserving recipient groups have been the Kanata Food Cupboard, Kingston Shoebox Project, Ottawa Mission, St. Luke’s Table, The Well, Kingston Home Base Housing and Payukotanyo Family Services, CCI Ottawa, Kingston Interval House and more!
If you would like to contribute by creating warm wear for the annual autumn collection, all are welcome! Most of us knit, some crochet and others sew, and we welcome all crafters who would like to contribute. Find our group on Facebook or email karen@karenhannacoaching.ca.
Equally, if you are part of an organization that could benefit from being a recipient of our warm creations, please contact us by clicking on the button below. Or find our group on Facebook or email karen@karenhannacoaching.ca.
FAQ
We are knitters, crochet-ers and seamstresses with a passionate hobby and a desire to help support our communities.
We create warm wear (hats, scarves, mittens, neck-warmers, etc.) For me, knitting is my meditative relaxation practice that I take everywhere with me. I love creating beautiful pieces from scraps of yarn and I also, love providing someone in need with a handmade item to keep them warm.
We create warm wear (hats, scarves, mittens, neck-warmers, etc.) For me, knitting is my meditative relaxation practice that I take everywhere with me. I love creating beautiful pieces from scraps of yarn and I also, love providing someone in need with a handmade item to keep them warm.
Since 2016, Lids4Kids-Warmer Communities has donated thousands of warm items, to over 12 local organizations. For example, in 2021, we partnered with Payukotayno Community Services in James & Hudson Bay and provided 372 hats, mittens, scarves, slippers, and other warm wear to be distributed amongst the 5 Northern Ontario Family Service groups they serve.
We are crafters across Eastern Ontario and local areas.
- You can donate your creations by contacting karen@karenhannacoaching.ca to discuss options for pick-up, delivery to a drop off address or mail.
All crafters are welcome! You can contact us through the links below this FAQ. All winter warm wear creations for all ages is appreciated. No specific patterns are required.
In the past we have distributed to any organization that is supporting vulnerable populations in our communities. The Kanata Food Cupboard, Kingston Shoebox Project, Ottawa Mission, St. Luke’s Table, The Well, Kingston Home Base Housing are just a few of the organizations that have accepted our donations.
Knitting is all year round! (see above about me brining my knitting everywhere).
Collections begin each year, in late fall (October-November) for distribution to organizations in early December. Donations are accepted year-round.