Discovering that several women in the community had the ability to knit, crochet and quilt with amazing skill, The Shawl Project (TSP) began meeting in 2013 to make shawls, blankets, and afghans for sick and shut-in residents. TSP's volunteer makers share God’s love with those who are going through difficult times and helps them understand that they are not forgotten by giving gifts of physical comfort, including handmade afghans, shawls, hats scarves, and gloves.

Members of The Shawl Project are passionate about intergenerational transfers of knowledge and hope through art. With an emphasis on engaging young people, TSP participants share their knowledge of crochet, knitting, and other fiber arts to those who want to learn. Sometimes partnering with other organizations, The Shawl Project has donated many hand-crafted blankets and shawls to the homeless, veterans, and otherwise marginalized people in our local community and across the city.

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