KNITTING FOR GOOD

This year sees us mark the 20th anniversary of our nationwide Guardian Angel knitting program. We could not be prouder of the work our Angels have done over the years to generously provide winter clothing for the less fortunate.

For the 105,000 people living on the streets of Australia, winter is a hard time. This year, we are excited to announce that we have again partnered with the St Vincent de Paul Society to ensure that your precious items are passed to those who need it most during the colder months.

The St Vincent de Paul Society was established over 170 years ago by like-minded individuals who wished to share their time, energy and care for humanity to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged people. This compassionate outlook, enthusiasm and vision continues today in Australia, with more than 40,000 members and volunteers working to assist people in need and combat social injustice.

Guardian Angels are this year invited to knit or sew garments for people facing homelessness and disadvantage. These items will be distributed at Vinnies services and sold in Vinnies shops to raise money for their welfare work across Australia between 1 June and 31 July, 2018. We believe that by seamlessly working with this hands-on volunteer service, the Guardian Angel program and the St Vincent de Paul Society can work together to give dignity and comfort to vulnerable Australians.  

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

To become a Guardian Angel all you have to do is visit your local Guardian Pharmacy and pick up a copy of your free knitting book. Select an item from the knitting book. Next, take your special donation to your local Guardian Pharmacy by Tuesday 31 July 2018 and your Pharmacy will distribute it.

SMALL THANK YOU

Once again, we would also like to thank Spotlight for providing the patterns found in the knitting book. Their continuing support has been an integral part of the Guardian Angel Knitting Program. Additionally, for our 20th Anniversary, we are thrilled to have the ongoing support of the St Vincent de Paul Society. We would also like to thank Followmont Transport, Kings, Victorian Freight Specialists, Tamex and Stateline Freight for their generous support of the Guardian Angel Campaign by helping us get the knitted items into the hands of those who need them most. Through these important partnerships, we are breaking down barriers, one step at a time.

If you have any knitting queries, contact Spotlight on 1300 305 405.
For your nearest yarn stockists visit spotlight.com.au.

For more information on the St Vincent de Paul Society, please visit http://www.vinnies.org.au.

A NOTE FROM THE ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

 “On behalf of the St Vincent de Paul Society I want to extend my sincere gratitude for the support of Guardian Angels across the country. Vinnies is a charity that offers vital support and guidance to people in need and the knitted garments so generously donated will make a real difference to the lives of thousands of Australians.

Vinnies has more than 60,000 members and volunteers, who work hard to assist people in need and combat social injustice across Australia. Through all our work Vinnies aspires to support people less fortunate with love, respect, and hope and seeks to shape a more just and compassionate society. The Guardian Angels program plays an important part of achieving this goal and your support encourages our continued commitment. The compassion you show through donating your time and garments to the people we support is an inspiration for us all.”