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22 December 2004

Lewiscraft helps Army gear up for cold weather

Over the past 18 years, knitters across Canada have donated more than 281,000 hand knit items to children in need. The project, which started on a small scale in Ottawa, quickly gained momentum.

To participate, knitters purchase yarn from their local Lewiscraft store and knit a hat, scarf or pair of mittens. When the item is complete, the knitter simply brings the knitted item to the store, along with their receipt for a full refund of the price of the yarn. The Salvation Army distributes the hand knit items to kids in need during Christmas and the wet winter months.

The Lewiscraft in the Victoria Bay Centre recently presented The Salvation Army with nearly 700 knitted items. The Lewiscraft in the Tillicum Centre has 500 for The Salvation Army, bringing a total of over 1200 items donated in the Victoria area.

"This is fantastic", said Captain Lorraine Burry. "The help and support of Lewiscraft and its customers is going to help keep many children warm and dry this winter".

Shown are Bay Centre Lewiscraft Manager Janie Collett and Captain Lorraine Burry of The Salvation Army.