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Community members stitch hope for Edenvale's children in need
Community members stitch hope for Edenvale's children in need
Community members and the local business Lavender and Time recently joined forces to spread warmth this winter by crocheting items for two Edenvale charity organisations.
Seven blankets were lovingly crocheted for Child Welfare South Africa in Edenvale and Bedfordview, while baby beanies and baby grows were made for children abandoned at Edenvale-based Tree of Hope.
The donations were handed over to Michelle dos Santos, Ward 18 committee member responsible for the women and children portfolio, who delivered the items to the respective charities.
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Diane Gomes, who teaches smock making, garment construction and crocheting at Lavender and Time and who was involved in the project, explained that several women who regularly meet at the store wanted to do something special for the community this Mandela Month.
Diane said store owner Heather Lawlor selected the charities, and the women began working on the projects in June.
Highlighting the many hours and effort involved in handmade blankets and clothing, Diane said the group wanted to give back to reputable organisations.
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She emphasised the importance of supporting charities that work with children, saying that focusing on grassroots levels is vital.
'If we want to have functioning adults in society, we need to focus on assisting children in need,' she said.
