A fundraiser for Domestic Violence Victim Services
In 2012, Yarns Unlimited partnered with Middle Way House, a local agency providing support and shelter for victims of domestic violence, to raise funds to educate the children of the victims and to raise awareness about domestic violence. Local businesses and organizations donated monies to sponsor 23 trees around Bloomington's downtown square. Yarns and supplies were generously donated by local yarn crafters and volunteers started creating sweaters for the trees in the Spring which were knitted, crocheted or handwoven. The sweaters were installed in October in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the community were invited to vote with their dollars for their favorite tree sweater.
The event raised much-needed funds for the cause, added vibrancy to our downtown area and proved to be very popular among the locals and visitors. They are dedicated to all the victims who suffered abuse. To see a video of the installed tree sweaters, click here.
For more information about Domestic Violence and Middle Way House, please go to www.middlewayhouse.org
#1 Visit Bloomington by Zoe & Tessa McAfee
#2 Yarns Unlimited by Shanti Ordonez & Jennifer Peterson
#3 Crean Family by Suzann Owen
#4 Bloom Magazine by Yara Cluver & Althea Crome
#5 Goldcasters by Sue Reed
#6 Wings of Hope by Sue Reed
#7 Malibu Grill by K2H Committee
#8 Center for Sexual Health Promotion by Jennifer Peterson's Team
#9 Global Gifts by Global Gifts Team
#10 Hoosier Hugs by Regina Moore & Charlotte Zietlow
#11 The Vid/Black Mercantile by K2H Committee
#12 Textillery/Sunbrella by Judith Rose & Textillery Team
#13 Debbie Herbenick by Gail Hale
#14 Pictura Gallery by Suzanne Halvorson & IU Textiles Students
#15 Argentum by Cecile Berne's Team
#16 Relish by Megan Charlesworth's Team
#17 Herndon Design by Faith Hawkins' Team
#18 The Tap & Oliver Winery by Gail Hale & Bell Trace Team
#19 Irish Lion by Kristen Thomas
#20 Meals on Wheels by K2H Committee
#21 The May Agency by K2H Committee
#22 Elan Salon & Massage on the Square by Treasa Ratliff & Nelda Colglazier
#23 Middle Way House by K2H Committee
The original tree that inspired the project by friends of Yarns Unlimited
Yarns Unlimited 115 S. Walnut Street, Suite A Bloomington, IN 47404 (812) 334-2464 Monday-Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm; Closed Sunday Email: yarnsunlimited@comcast.net
