Faith Hope and Charity Stitches is a 501(c)3 non profit corporation.
We started FHCS in January of 2004, to make and give clothing, blankets, burial outfits and other things to babies that are too small to shop for, to families that can not afford to purchase the items, and to have the appropriate clothing needed in the hospitals to facilitate life support systems connected to ill babies.
Most of us had been involved in doing this charity work for months or even years. The decision to form a new non profit came out of wanting to include in the deliveries we make – a witness to the recipients. Not a witness of ‘our goodness’ but a witness of how we strive to please God in what we do, as we give freely, expecting nothing in return. Our deliveries now go to 17 agencies – some once per month, and include poems [bereavement], scripture for encouragement, and the indication the we as a group do this not as a service for merit, but as an act of love. We love what we do in the sewing, quilting, crocheting, and knitting processes, and to share the works from our hands is a gift to the recipients. Demonstrating our love for the recipients without ever meeting them, letting them know that someone else cared ahead of time, is our way of sharing the love we have learned from our Lord.
To help, DONATE or join us, contact us as outlined below. You’ll find us in a variety of places across Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania.
You may use our online form HERE to contact us–or you may EMAIL US through your own mail program.
You may also reach us via “snail mail” at:
Faith Hope and Charity Stitches, Inc
9290 South Brown Rd
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Wish List
This is a wish list of ” most ” of what we need on a monthly basis. We deliver as much as we have every month- so the needs listed below are on going every month all year long.
Quilts 36″ x 45″
Receiving Blankets [30 X 30 36 X 36 preferred] Flannels/single layer or may be doubled [serged edges are fine]
Afghans crocheted and knitted (20 X 20 up to 36 X 45) small ones must be light weight yarn. NO WOOL or Wool blends please
Onesies -moderate stretch
Sleepers
Gowns
T-shirts -moderate stretch fabric
Hats/bonnets (only large preemie and newborn)
Sweaters, hats & bootie sets
Bibs, burp cloths, preemie dresses, jogging suits. These items can be handmade, or bought new . Toys are always welcomed- soft washable hand made or NEW purchased.
Baby hygiene products (lotion, shampoo,bath etc.), diapers, pacifiers, baby wipes, etc. are always needed – we never have enough
Bereavement Items:
Burial gowns with bonnets for boys and girls, miscarriage wrappers for early losses, memory handkerchiefs, memory afghans, memory stuffed animals (small, pastel colors), memory envelopes in all sizes.
Fabrics, Yarns and Supplies: flannel, interlock knit baby prints or solid, polar fleece, cotton or cotton blend, lace, white serger thread on large cones, regular sewing thread, “stuffing” – polyfill, new only, quilt batting, lots of baby and sport weight yarn. (any notions for sewing, knitting, crocheting, and quilting, i.e. scissors, rotary cutters, cutting mats, needles, etc)
Visit their website for more information, patterns, and/or updated information. Click here
*Information listed here taken directly from Faith, Hope & Charity Stitches Website.
June 17th, 2009 by sassynurse | No Comments »
