This week the Murfreesboro Knit & Crochet Group had their monthly meeting. Our first Charity project has been over 10 months in the making. We decided to do afghans but needed recipients. After a few phone calls, Social Services of Hertford County said they had persons who could really use the afghans. They are called "wards of the state." What this means is, they are deemed incompetent and the state takes over their care. They either have no family to take care of them, or their family is unable to take care of them. They are in long term care, from nursing homes to group homes, wherever a bed was available when they were placed in the state's care. Even though they are residents of Hertford County, they could be anywhere in the state and Hertford County is the agency that cares for them. I am unsure about the others of my group, but it did my heart good to know that something I made was going to be given to someone who did not have the comfort of family or home (things I equate with the holiday season). I hope that the afghans find a great home with these wards, offering the warmth of the holiday season both physically and spiritually. I have included a few pictures to show the beautiful work of the group. Thank you to both Social Services of Hertford County and the Murfreesboro Knit and Crochet Group. Happy Holidays to all!
