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We're a nonprofit organization
501(C)(3) EIN: 26-3529292

 

We need Knitters and Crocheters!

We need Yarn!


    
     ♥   We make "comfort" scarves and distribute them to shelters for abused women.
     ♥   We tie each scarf with a ribbon and provide a note signed by the giver.  Often this is the first gift ever received by the recipient.

      ♥   Since we started in October 2008, we have distributed over 191,915 comfort scarves, 19,050 hats, 4228 baby items, 195 shawls, and 114 blankets. Evidently, no matter how many comfort scarves and hats we make and distribute, there still are more women and children who need them.  Thanks for all you do to help these vulnerable members of society.
     ♥   In 2025, we have distributed 5615 scarves, 505 hats, and 4 blankets.
     ♥   Please help us by knitting or crocheting “comfort scarves.”  We supply free yarn! 

 
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If you need kit pickup locations or want to get on our contact list, please email Leslye Borden at handmade.leslye@gmail.com

Most Wednesdays we meet in Michael's parking lot for scarf pick-ups and drop-offs at 4:15 - 5:00 pm


 
 
Handmade 100,000 Scarves Milestone Celebration

On October 21st, 2017 at Concepts & Yarn, Handmade celebrated its100,000th scarf with our volunteers who made it happen.  Here in the photo at right is Leslye with Anne who made and donated the beautiful scarf carrot cake for our celebration.

Other photos from our celebration can be found on our Photo Gallery page.


 

 Handmade Especially For You
is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Corporation
(EIN: 26-3529292)
30065 Grandpoint Lane, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA  90275 ♥ (310) 547-3673 /
handmade.leslye@gmail.com