Wool for Warmth was thrilled to participate in International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, 2024. It was a deeply heart-warming occasion that reminded us of the importance of honoring every woman, not just on that specific day, but every day. We were thrilled to participate in this meaningful event once again. We distributed nearly… Continue reading Women’s Day 2024
On the evening of Friday, February 16, 2024, Wool for Warmth celebrated Linda, the inspiration behind the establishment of Wool for Warmth. Annually, on the anniversary of her passing, we celebrate her memory through a memorial potluck dinner. This was my first time attending the Memorial Day of Linda as a new intern at Wool… Continue reading Linda’s Annual Memorial Day
Since 2020 each year we remember our origin story and have a lovely potluck dinner. This year on February 16 we will be continuing that beautiful tradition! Please join us, let us know if you're coming by using the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/3S1mgcXv3V7hT3id/?mibextid=9l3rBW
Since our last update, a lot has happened at Stichting Wool for Warmth. So far this winter season (which started on October 10), we have donated 2,240 hat and scarf sets and 45 bags of second hand clothing. That is 112,000 hours of knitting! We were able to help: Sitchting de Binnen Vest (Leiden) Rosa… Continue reading Happy New Year to our Wool for Warmth Community!Â
September was an eventful month for Wool for Warmth! With everyone back from vacation, we were back in full swing, receiving hundreds of lovely hand knitted items from our knitters and clubs. This month has been a lot of prep work for our busy season, which officially begins on October 10, International Homeless Day. On… Continue reading September 2023 Update
The Wool for Warmth headquarters in the SoZa building will be closed for the first two weeks of July. June 30 is the last day that we will be open and on July 17 we will be back to receive your donations of knitted goods or leftover wool. We hope to see you after our… Continue reading Summer holiday
It was a wonderful event. On the 10th of February, 2023, approximately 50 people attended the memorial dinner at the head office of Wool for Warmth in the Hague at the SoZa (Treasure Trove) building. Wool for Warmth remembers her yearly on the date of her death, she is the reason Wool for Warmth got started.… Continue reading Linda’s Annual Memorial DayÂ
You are invited to the Annual Wool for Warmth Linda Huijsen Memorial Potluck dinner!! Please let us know if you are coming and how many people you are bringing. Bring some food, bring some drinks to share and bring some friends!!This is our annual celebration of the founding of Stichting Wool for Warmth and all… Continue reading Annual Wool for Warmth Linda Huijsen Memorial Potluck dinner
Zou het niet mooi zijn als alle daklozen vrouwen in Nederland een warme muts en sjaal zouden kunnen krijgen deze winter? Dat is het doel van het huidige project van de stichting Wool for Warmth. Het aantal geregistreerde daklozen stijgt volgens CBS-statistieken al jaren, en de verwachting is dat het zal blijven stijgen. 15% van… Continue reading Een warmere winter voor alle daklozen vrouwen in Nederland
Cathy was interviewed for the podcast Zorgradio RAZO Delft. Listen to it here!
