Carolyn Wolkins has been kntting for many years and delivering her work to the Risen Son Christian Village in Council Bluffs, IA. and Lydia House at the Open Door Mission. Carolyn also has four ladies from church that knit with her and contribute to the items during the year for donation. The Risen Son Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Continuing Care Communities, and Memory Care. Lydia House at ODM provides emergency and transitional services for single women & families in need of assistance. Food, shelter, clothing, and other basic needs are provided.
This December Carolyn delivered a combination of handmade fleece blankets, purchased fleece blankets and hand knitted and crocheted items purchased and knitted the last coupole of months. Eleven fleece blankets were delivered to Risen Son in Council Bluffs a few days ago. She was told the blankets will used for Christmas gifts. Bob and she then delivered the pastels and prints to Lydia House along with knitted and crocheted items. Risen Son and Lydia House were both happy and appreciative. The contact at Lydia House (Open Door Mission) told her they have 75 newborns each year and 150 older kids in residence so the fleece blankets will be perfect for the older ones.
Submitted by Carolyn Wolkins
