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PK’s Mission Explained: “Building Our Blueprint of Wellness, Comfort, and Community”
The foundation of Project Knitwell’s mission is “Knitting with a Purpose: Wellness, Comfort and Community.” These three pillars structure our work. Through these three core principles, we build an infrastructure that supports the overall well-being of those we serve....
Giving Season 2021
The Giving Season has begun! This season of gratitude draws us to think about how we can help those facing stressful situations find wellness, comfort, and community through knitting. Project Knitwell continues to expand our reach and receive more national...
PK Volunteers Share Knitting and Community with Afghan Refugees
Our volunteers who worked with the Afghan refugee women at the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington (CCDA) witnessed first-hand the power and potential of Project Knitwell's mission. Each Friday morning, the women were greeted by the staff at CCDA and joined...
10th Anniversary Event & Auction
We invite everyone to join us virtually on October 6 for our Celebration! We look forward to hosting Suzan Colón in a lively conversation about how she founded MedKNITation and how she uses knitting in her approach to wellness. Also, join us as we look back on PK's...
2010 – 2020 Impact Statement
Project Knitwell is pleased to present an Impact Statement covering its first 10 years! We are proud of our accomplishments and look forward to even more in the next 10 years. Remarkably, Project Knitwell grew from one hospital and one volunteer to providing services...
Project Knitwell Hires New Managing Director
Lauren Brennan brings organizational management, creative skills Washington, D.C. — Project Knitwell has hired Lauren Brennan as its new Managing Director, starting mid-August 2021. In hiring Brennan, the Project Knitwell Board of Directors cited her experience,...
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“The knitting program has been wonderful for both patients and family members. Socially, it gives the family members something to do. Often many of the moms won’t leave their room, but they will for a knitting class. Many friendships have been forged because of this program. It connects them to a community. Even patients who speak different languages have learned to knit – there is no language barrier. It is good to see patients in bed knitting and enjoying themselves.”
