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Afghans for Afghans [offsite link]
A terrific organization dedicated to relieving the plight of the citizens of Afghanistan with the gift of hand-knit/crocheted blankets and clothing. Visit their website for more information.

Algerian Action [offsite link]
Algerian Action is a small, not for profit organisation which helps to support needy babies and children in Algeria by providing them with clothing, toys and other essentials. We are appealing for donations of handmade blankets for babies and children. All colours, shapes and designs are welcome.Alternatively you may like to donate some knitted or crocheted squares which can be made up into blankets by our volunteer knitters.

Binky Patrol [offsite link]
Many of us had a "binky," or favorite blanket as a kid. Keeping the tradition alive, Binky Patrol provides blankets and quilts for sick, abused and other kids in need across the U.S. Complete details on their website.

Blanket for Canada [offsite link]
An organization devoted to creating blankets for those Canadians who need the warmth they provide. Visit their website for information on the organization, its history, and ways you can help.

Chemo Caps [offsite link]
Started in memory of her daughter, Heather, who succumbed to cancer in 2000, Ronni Spoll´s charity has delivered thousands of caps to chemotherapy patients across the U.S. Find free patterns, information and more on her website.

Handmade Especially for You [offsite link]
A nonprofit organization, Handmade Especially For You creates and distributes knitted and crocheted "comfort" scarves to shelters for women throughout Southern California who have suffered domestic abuse. Those who volunteer to knit, crochet, hand craft comfort scarves for Handmade Especially are everywhere throughout the United States.

Helping Hands [offsite link]
Have some time you can devote to helping a youngster, or know what who would like to learn the craft? This might be the group for you! Adult mentors are paired with youth for teaching of the skills of knitting, crochet, and other needlearts. Find out how to start or join a chapter near you.

Hugs for Homeless Animals [offsite link]
"Project Snuggles" seeks to provide handmade blankets for homeless, lost or abandoned dogs and cats that end up in Humane Society shelters. Their website includes free patterns, chapter/society listings worldwide, and more.

Keeping Kids Warm-London, Ontario [offsite link]
"Do you know that, in our city of London, Ontario, we have at least 200 kids under 24 yrs old, living homeless on the street?" Help knit for them.

Knit for the Cure [offsite link]
Founded in 2004, the Knit for the Cure™ Campaign recruits knitters & crocheters from all over the United States to make handmade scarves, hats, purses, pins, etc., all incorporating the color pink. The creations will be sold at various events sponsored by the Susan G. Komen in San Diego foundation.

Knitters for Melbourne´s Needy [offsite link]
Like most large cities throughout the world, Melbourne, Australia has more than its share of homeless, abused and needy people. This group seeks to provide them with handmade garments to show they care. There´s still much that needs to be done, so find out how you can help.

Knitting for Charity
Do you want to knit for charity? Where should you go?

Needy Knitters [offsite link]
If you are in Australia, here is a group that makes blankets, toys, garments, whatever is needed for the needy in and around Melbourne.

Newborns in Need [offsite link]
NIN provides gifts of handmade blankets, clothing, toys and burial gowns for babies throughout hospitals in the US. A ton of resources are available at their website, including free patterns, chapter listings and message boards.

Operation Toasty Toes [offsite link]
Operation Toasty Toes distributes home crafted slippers (knit or crocheted) to American servicemen and women. On their website you´ll find contact information, patterns, and complete details about the group and its mission.

Project Linus [offsite link]
Any "Peanuts" fan will know the security provided by Linus´ blanket. In this tradition, Project Linus provides blanket for comfort and security for children in need worldwide. Visit their website to learn more about this worthy cause.

Special Olympics Scarves [offsite link]
Coats and Clark are working with the Special Olympics and have a goal to have knitters and crocheters make 5,000 delft blue and white scarves for these athletes for the February World games.

Stevens comfy Toes [offsite link]
Slippers for White Pine county of Nevada.

TLC for Angels [offsite link]
Provides hand knit and crocheted baby items to needy families through out the US. Visit their website to learn more about this worthy cause.

Touching Little Lives [offsite link]
Based out of Ohio, this charity seeks to provide handmade items for pre-mature and newborn babies in area hospitals. Free patterns and complete details on their site.

Warm Hearts, Warm Babies [offsite link]
This organization provides for premature and other babies in need in Colorado. Donations may be knit, crocheted or sewn, and their website includes free patterns, pictures and information about their group.

Warm Up America [offsite link]
Sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council of America, this organization is committed to providing blankets for those in need. Make a single square or an entire afghan! Makes a great project for beginners and other groups, complete details on their website.

Warming Families [offsite link]
Worldwide charity providing clothing, blankets, toys and such to shelters, foster and nursing homes and other agencies in need. Their website features an extensive listing of free patterns, shelter listings and more. They also include contact information for chapters around the world.

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