Hello all!

At the last meeting, some members discussed trying to find a place to donate their unwanted/unneeded knitting supplies. Janelle did a little research and found a place in Philly that will take anything knitting or crocheting related. Below is a description of the organization, which teaches knitting and crocheting to women recovering from drug and alcohol problems.

Janelle would be willing to collect donations from the group at the next meet-up and take care of getting the items packed and sent to the Interim House along with a card from the group. If you have anything you'd like to donate, please bring your supplies to the next meeting.

Thanks!
Christy (Red-Poppy)

The Reading Knitting Meetup Group

The Reading Knitting September Meet?

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About Interim House

Interim House, a subsidiary of PHMC, is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs. Interim House provides a continuum of comprehensive services to women addicted to drugs and alcohol that includes three levels of care: Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, and Outpatient Counseling. Incorporated in 1971, Interim House was the first such specialized program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and one of the first in the nation. It has served as a model for innovative treatment of substance abusing women.

Interim House utilizes a holistic approach to treating drug and alcohol addiction that is trauma-sensitive, focusing on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues surrounding addiction. Interim House offers a wide range of therapeutic and support services to clients with an emphasis on:

* Preventing relapse
* Establishing stability and responsibility
* Improving life and parenting skills
* Developing and strengthening a support system
* Establishing links to support services

Hi! Sorry I missed the last meeting - one of those sudden headaches descended.

I'm planning a yarn and tool swap for December 10 here at Mifflin Community Library if you'd want to wait and see if you can trade for something you'd prefer. (If that isn't too selfish.)

We're also knitting for the Ships Project which requires 4-ply acrylic, wool blend, or wool worsted weight yarn in masculine colors for hats and slippers. Bright colors in 7" squares (not in neon or more feminine shades) and in masculine patterns, i.e., no granny squares. Our first collection is October 22 and our second is December 20. You're all welcome to knit here or at home; the more the merrier!

--Lynn