Knitting A Community Together
Maria Tessari from the Customer Contact Centre Southern nominated Mitcham Charity Knitters for a 2021 People of Post Grant.
Mitcham Charity Knitters was formed by like-minded people who wanted to help vulnerable people in their local community with their crafts. They used their 2021 grant to purchase the yarn required to create adult booties, mittens, scarves and beanies for vulnerable community members.
“The biggest community assistance is to the ladies who are in the group,” said Edith, Mitcham Charity Knitters Assistant Director.
“Many of our members live on their own, and this group gives them a sense of inclusion, community and achievement.”
The Mitcham Knitters make and donate a number of items for local organisations – including blankets, gloves and beanies for people experiencing homelessness and baby wear for preemie babies.
“Doing this has made me feel honoured because I know the organisations and people we provided our blankets and garments to really appreciate it,” said Maria.
“For me to give that little bit of time to make another person happy and comfortable is nothing.”
Nominations for the 2022 People of Post Grants program close Sunday 6 March - submit your nomination now at ourpost.com.au/popgrants.
Watch our video below to find out more about the Mitcham Charity Knitters and the People of Post Grants nomination process.
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In 2021, Mitcham Charity Knitters were nominated for a People of Post GrantIn 2021, Mitcham Charity Knitters were nominated for a People of Post Grant -
They used the funds to buy yarn to make items for vulnerable community members in Melbourne’s eastThey used the funds to buy yarn to make items for vulnerable community members in Melbourne’s east -
Just some of the 2,000 premature baby beanies they recently knitted and donatedJust some of the 2,000 premature baby beanies they recently knitted and donated -
The group loves giving back to the communityThe group loves giving back to the community
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