CareWear consists of dedicated volunteers who knit, crochet, and sew year-round for some of the most vulnerable members of our communities in Delaware.
Crafters of all ages create beautiful hand-made cold-weather items such as hats, scarves, mittens, quilts, and blankets, which are then distributed to children, families, and individuals via area non-profits, social service agencies, churches, hospitals, and local community organizations.
Volunteers set their hours, create items they enjoy, and connect with other crafters in a supportive and creative environment.
Volunteers have been making mats for the homeless in our nation for years. In 2019, Volunteer Delaware 50+ added the concept of using plastic bags to create mats after being introduced to the idea by a volunteer. It soon grew into a statewide program.
Within this short time,Bags2Mats for the Homeless volunteers have prepared plarn, crocheted, and gifted more than 500 mats in the State of Delaware.
The program operates statewide and needs volunteers to help collect plastic bags, turn the plastic material into plarn (plastic yarn, and crochet the plarn into mats.
