JLRI HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL KNIT-A-THON
Please join us on October 22nd for a day of knitting to raise funds and awareness for youths aging out of foster care
Providence, RI, September 12, 2016??? THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF RHODE ISLAND is proud to host its Second Annual Knit-a-Thon on OCTOBER 22, 2016 from 8am to 8pm at Central Congregational Church at 296 Angell St. in Providence, RI.
All knitters are asked to raise or donate at least $25. We will also be collecting hand knit and crocheted items for our online auction and as donations for children in foster care. All proceeds to benefit JLRI and its mission to help children aging out of foster care!
Registration will begin at 7:30 am. Chairs will be provided, but you may want to bring a comfortable camping-style chair. Stay all day or just join us for a portion of the day!
For more information or to register, please contact Laura Nicholson at 401-573-8888 or email at lauraproc@gmail.com.??
About the JLRI???s Mission
The JLRI focuses on helping foster youth aging out of the foster care system by recognizing the distinct challenges they face and seeking to positively affect their intellectual, economic, social, mental, physical and emotional well-being. ??The League will support efforts to ensure??that these individuals have services and opportunities for educational attainment, employment, health care, housing and financial stability. ??Additionally, the JLRI is committed to advocating for the welfare of all foster children and to educating its membership and greater community on this broader issue.
About the Junior League of Rhode Island
The Junior League of Rhode Island, Inc. (JLRI) has been a volunteer powerhouse in the State of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts since 1921. JLRI is a proven training ground for women to become community and civic leaders – learning how to effectively manage a non-profit organization, fundraise and develop meaningful community service programs.
In its 95-year history, more than 250 nonprofit organizations have benefited from collaboration with JLRI, and JLRI members have contributed more than 1 million hours of volunteer service and over 1.5 million in fundraising dollars. These volunteer hours and dollars have a combined present day value of $25 million in direct services to women and children in difficult circumstances. Currently, JLRI???s focus is to empower the lives of young adults aging out of the Foster Care System. For more information, visit www.jlri.org.