This is a reminder that we will not have an October Open House. We are taking that Saturday off so noone will be at the BTSCD office this day. We will see you on November 14th. Currently we have boxed up clothing and accessories for 1,241 kids! A big thank you to the Running Stitches committee [...]
We will be having Open House this month! We will not have a meeting, but we will be there from 9-12 for you to come inside to drop off your inventory and pick up supplies----YES we have fabric. In order to keep the drop off line moving, don't forget to have your inventory sheet or a [...]
Thanks to a collaborative partnership with Fighter Country and Luke Air Force Base, Back to School Clothing Drive was happy to once again provide new school uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies to some of Arizona’s military families. This is the second year that we were able to meet this need and we are grateful for [...]
Hi everyone! Here is the latest information on getting our items to the kids. Luke Air Force Base is having their school bash event at Gila River Arena as a drive up collection on Thursday, July 23. Currently volunteers from Luke, NCL and Boy's Team Charities, Fiesta Bowl Charities and a few other groups are at Gila River [...]
Many, many thanks to all who participated in our "unique" event. Thanks to Mary who helped me plan the event making sure we were following the health guidelines. A very special thanks to Robert who arrived at 6:30 to assess the water main repair and reported to me that it was all clear, I am so [...]
Everyone, We hope this finds everyone safe and healthy! With changes and much planning, June Open House is a go! A mask is required for anyone leaving their car. Inventory will be dropped off in the parking lot and appointments will be needed to pick up fabric or yarn. An appointment is not needed to only drop off [...]
WOW! You all are amazing! 15 of you sent me the number of masks that you had created and that total is 2,876! These were created for family, friends, neighbors, handed out to strangers, churches, Navajo Nation Health Care, maternity ward of Phoenix Indian Hospital, Hospice of the Valley, Beatitudes Campus, Westminster Village, and Brinks. If [...]
Based on the current situation, we feel it's necessary to cancel our events for May as social distancing would be very difficult for us to achieve. Our June goal is to have inventory drop offs in the parking area with an inventory sheet one for boy accessories, another one for girl accessories, and a different one [...]
Based on the extension of the social distancing thru April 30, we have reached the difficult but necessary decision to cancel all of our April events, work day, Open House, sew day and 35th Ave sew day. This will include our pillowcase event at 35th Ave on April 18. You will not be able to drop off [...]
In keeping with the Federal and CDC recommendations, all Stitches of Love March events are being cancelled. This includes the sew day at 35th Ave Sew and Vac on Sunday, March 22, and sew day at our BTSCD office on Thursday, March 26. I will advise on April events at a later date. All BTSCD employees are [...]