Helping Others

Knitting for others has been part of the KDO mission since its inception.   All Knitters' Day Out participants are asked to donate a handmade knit or crochet item as part of their class registration. Each year, through your skill and generosity, 300-400 hats, mittens, and scarves have been donated to agencies that help clothe those in need.

For KDO 2026, donations will be provided to the following groups.

1. The South Central Adoption and Foster care private providers work in conjunction with County Children and Youth agencies in the South Central region of PA. Many children come into foster care without any clothes or necessities. The private provider agencies help the foster families provide the items needed for the children.  There is always a need and they would appreciate having hats, scarfs and/or gloves to provide to the children as winter approaches.  The need is the greatest for youth ages 8-18. 
2. The Pitt Fiber Arts Crew makes blankets to give older youth in foster care in Pennsylvania. They need either squares or completed blankets. 
   • 8-inch X 8-inch knitted or crocheted squares - any design and any weight yarn as long as they can be machine washed and dried
   • Completed blankets that are 5 squares by 7 squares in size

Come join us for KDO 2026 - September 25 & 26, 2026!

Central Penn College, 600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093-0309