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We work with nonprofit organizations across the country that offer opportunities for kids ages 5 - 14.
Our key communities are Greater Boston, Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Central Florida, and Northern Virginia.
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Knit the Rainbow, Inc.
Austin Rivers , Founder and Board Chair
456 W 167th St
New York, NY 10032
info@knittherainbow.org
(332) 209-8058
About
Knit the Rainbow is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in NYC. Our mission is to collect handmade knit and crochet winter garments from volunteers around the country and distribute them to houseless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.
There are upwards of 500,000 homeless LGBTQ+ youth living in the United States. Many of these youth are living without consistent shelter and protection from the brutal winter months faced by many of our cities. That's where Knit the Rainbow (KtR) comes in! We collect handmade winter garments like scarves, beanies, socks, gloves, mittens, ear warmers, sweaters, and more and distribute them to the youth we serve through our community partnerships. In addition, we hope to build a community for these youth by offering them classes in crafting, creating a safe space for them to gather and create together, and more!
Since our founding in June 2020, we have distributed almost 7,500 to youth around NYC and this year we hope to distribute 5,000 more
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Service Opportunities
Knit or Crochet a Garment, then Donate!
3 - 4+ hrs
We need your help to craft thousands of handmade knit and crochet winter garments. If you know how to knit or crochet or know someone who can teach you, all you ...
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Create the Change® partners with nonprofit organizations that we believe offer age-appropriate service opportunities for youth and families. All of our partners sign a collaboration agreement promising to provide age-appropriate activities in a safe environment.
Create the Change® does not run, host, or facilitate the service opportunities seen here, nor are we responsible in any way for the management (financial or otherwise) of the organizations we feature.
Always be sure to do your own research on the nonprofit organization and service opportunities available to make sure it's a good fit for you before getting started. You may find the organization's contact information on their profiles.