Post Hurricane - Getting ready for the cold

Flooding in Canton from Hurricane Irene

Here in Connecticut we are cleaning up from Hurricane Irene.  My family lives along the Farmington River.  I went out twice during the storm to check the level of the river.  It was rising quickly.  It made me consider the possibility that the house may be flooded.  I quickly began to think of what a disaster this would be.

In the end our house was spared but many others were not so lucky.  I do not know what we can do to help those that were effected by the storm but if you have any ideas of where we may be needed please pass the information along.

Flooding along the Farmington River

 

 

 

Damage to Park Road in Barkhamsted, CT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The schools are back in session and the hurricane has passed.  Today is September 1st.  This means that the cold weather is right around the corner.  We are trying to get organized to determine where the needs will be the greatest this year.  If you have information about organizations that could use our donations or individual in need please let us know. 

Here is a list of the type of items we have made in the past to assist individuals through the cold weather:

• Afghans
• Lap throws
• Scarfs
• Mittens
• Hats
• Slippers
• Hat specifically designed with softness for chemo patients
• Hooded scarfs
• Sweaters

I also wanted to remind everyone that free crochet lessons are available for anyone interested in joining our cause.  For additional information on this or any other questions please e-mail me at leclaire91402@yahoo.com .