Public Service Announcement

I have a little blog post about something that has NOTHING to do with yarn (ya, I'm shocked too!) 

Recently I have attended a few city meetings where we discussed the homeless and drug crisis not only here, but everywhere! We have an amazing advocate for the homeless who works for our city. He has spoken with us on what we can do to help the situation...and it's completely counterintuitive to what you would think.

I care passionately about the humans in our community. With the help of Jo (who made the masks) and our community (who bought the masks) we have donated thousands to local food banks over the last 18 months!!! But the important thing here is to support charities who help those in need.

Please do not give any money or food to the homeless, it actually hurts them! We have a gentleman who has been living in B street plaza for weeks now. He is kind and harmless, but he is out in this insanely wet and cold weather...because he makes money doing so. He has been offered help and housing...but he makes more living on the streets. There is nothing wrong with flashing a smile or giving a wave when you see him, but please do not give money or food. If we as a community let the charities do their job, we will all be better off. I know it's hard when you are at a stoplight and a pan handler is looking at ya with big eyes and a hungry belly....but we are contributing to them being on the streets. 

Thank you for the love and compassion you show consistently. Today I am delivering 4 large boxes of items donated to the senior center....and that is just from OUR shop!!!!