The North Hempstead Project Independence “Blankets of Love” group was hard at work making and donating blankets to those in need this year.
“Blankets of Love” was created by Project Independence members as a social group, allowing senior residents in the community to come together and work in a collaborative manner on meaningful and rewarding projects.
This year, the “Blankets of Love” group knitted 327 blankets, 33 hats, and 2 shawls which were donated to over 25 organizations across Long Island including North Hempstead Veterans Donation Drive, the NYU Child Life Program, Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, EAC Meals on Wheels, NUMC Mothering Clinic, and the Gerald Ryan Outreach Center, among many, many others.
“Blankets of Love” currently meets on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park. For more information on the program, please call 516-869-6311.
