If you’ve read the newest issue of Traditional Home, you’ve read the article about Project Night Night too. Their goal of giving homeless children a little comfort made me think of my grandmother who would sew stuffed animals to donate to her local hospital. I have no idea how many years she did this, but it went on for as long as I can remember – she tried to make sure that every sick child received this little bit of comfort.
Now, I can’t sew to save my life – you don’t find DIY projects on this blog. Honey-dos sure, tons of them – but creativity is not me. Project Night Night gives me a way to continue my Grandmother’s tradition of providing a little comfort to children in my own craft-challenged way. I ordered some of their bags and will stuff them with a book, a stuffed animal, and a small blanket then take them to my local shelter – Project Night Night supports shelters all across the country…….. if you’re looking for a new way to help, this might be a nice organization for you to consider too.
Helping homeless children have sweeter dreams …
Project Night Night donates over 25,000 Night Night Packages each year, free of charge, to homeless children who need our childhood essentials to feel secure, cozy, ready to learn, and significant. Each Night Night Package contains a new security blanket, an age-appropriate children’s book, and a stuffed animal — all nestled inside of a new canvas tote bag. By providing objects of reliable comfort, Project Night Night reduces trauma and advances the emotional and cognitive well-being of the children we serve.
Every child who receives one of our Night Night Packages leaves the shelter owning a book which encourages reading and family bonding, a security blanket which can be cuddled, and a stuffed animal which can become a cherished friend. We have one objective – to deliver our Night Night Packages to every homeless child in the country who needs one.
Joan says
Neat idea, Valerie. Where are you taking yours? Maybe next year we can get a group of friends to do this to make a substantial impact.
The Tablescaper says
This looks good (and easy!)
– The Tablescaper