Yes, you read that correctly.  3,125 scarves.  The shipping was huge and it took us 2 weeks to complete.  Already, we are receiving appreciation letters from the shelters and I would like to share some with you.  I want you to know how much the shelters value our scarves.  Please read a few of the letters we’ve received so far.  I picked examples from all over CA.   You will see how grateful the shelters are and how great the need is for our scarves.  Of course, I thank you again and again for all you do to keep our scarf project going.  You’re the greatest.   

Dear Leslye, Words can’t thank you and your talented group of knitters and crochet masters for your continued support of our agency.  It is so sweet and caring that you all ALWAYS think of our clients; whether its Christmas, Mother’s Day, or colder weather.

We are currently making purses stuffed with women hygiene products, accessories and other items for our Moms for Mother’s Day.  These beautiful scarves will be a great addition to the purses.  Clients always love how no two scarves are even the same, when you’re a victim of domestic violence, it is very easy to lose your independence.  When you receive something that is all your own, and no one else has the same one . . . . it’s huge for the transition into finding yourself again.

Thank you again to you and your group for the beautiful, handmade with love items.  Jobi Wood, Community Center Manager FAMILY ASSISTANCE Victorville

Dear Leslye, Thank you for your generous donation of 20 handmade comfort scarves. . . . Knowing that there are people like you who recognize the critical work we do—especially during this unprecedented public health crisis—speaks volumes of your compassion and kindness.  Our mission is to ensure that youth in crisis get the emergency shelter, food, counseling and support services they need.  Doing this requires more than just our staff—it requires YOU. . . . Thank you again for helping us provide hope for a better life to each and every youth who walks through our doors.  Warmest regards, Amy Lakin, Executive Director CASA YOUTH SHELTER  Los Alamitos

Hi Leslye,

Thank you for your generous in-kind donation of 25 comfort scarves for Mother's Day for the Bay Area Crisis Nursery! Your support means so much to the children and families we serve.  We recently heard from the grandmother of a Nursery child. "In these challenging days of our society, it is so uplifting to know that there are caring, kindhearted, and selfless human beings surrounding us," said the grateful grandmother. "You are heroes in my book. Thank you for all you do."

Thank you again for your in-kind gift! Your generosity goes a long way toward making a better future for families in crisis. I enjoy connecting with our supporters, so please feel free to reach out to me with questions or to learn more about the Nursery. You may call 925-685-6633 or email tessa@bayareacrisisnursery.org.  Tessa Rigdon, Development Associate Bay Area Crisis Nursery

Dear Leslye, All of us at Interval House are so touched by your thoughtful giving, and we send you our heartfelt appreciation for your kind gift of 30 comfort scarves.  Our families are so grateful for your special scarves.  Thank you for always thinking of us.  With gratitude, Carol Williams, Executive Director INTERVAL HOUSE, Seal Beach

Hello Leslye, Thank you so much for sending us Comfort Scarves for our clients. . .   We appreciate your donation and thank you all again.  Ana Arroyo, Bilingual Support Services Advocate DV/SA NAPA NEWS

Hello Leslye,  We have received the scarfs and kids hats for our Pico De Mayo street fair. I want to thank you for the continued support and donations! The community will be very much happy!  Andrew Mendez, Community Outreach Coordinator andrew@picounionproject.org Pico Union Project

Dear Leslye and Friends, We want to take a moment to thank you and your volunteers for donating scarves to WEAVE!  You made a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable in our community. . . . Your donation of 15 comfort scarves were immediately put to use providing support to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking and their children. . . .Thank you for creating hope and inspiring us all.  Sincerely, Shante Johnson, Director of Philanthropy WEAVE Sacramento

Thank you Leslye for your lovely scarfs once again, what a big surprise I got when I

opened the box. I’m sending you a picture with the scarfs and I added a Mother’s

Day Card to go with it. It would be our first Mother’s Day gift for our clients.

Thanks to everyone involved in making this happen.

Janet DePrima Catholic Charities of Ventura

On behalf of the women, children, Board and staff of La Casa de las Madres, thank you so much for your donation of 40 comfort scarves.  With your support, La Casa will continue to unfailingly respond to domestic violence victims of all ages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Thank you.  Sincerely, Kathy Black Executive Director  LA CASA DE LAS MADRES San Francisco

Dear Leslye, We are honored to have been selected as your beneficiary charity to receive 25 handmade comfort scarves for Mother’s Day.  I would like to personally express my thanks and appreciation of your support! . . . . Your generosity is an example of the care and support our commity provides to abused women and families.  We thank you for your commitment to the cause to end domestic violence. . . . Thank you for being a champion to those we serve!  Sincerely, Angelina Coe, Executive Director SHELTER FROM THE STORM Palm Desert

Best wishes to you for a happy Mother’s Day,

Love

Leslye