Crochet with Purpose: Donation Directory

🧶 Crochet for a Cause: Master Donation Directory

Looking to donate your handmade hats, scarves, mittens, and more? This growing list features charities around the world that accept crocheted and knitted items. Whether you live in the US, EU, or Australia/NZ, there’s a place that would love your handmade goodness!

🇺🇸 United States-Based Charities

🧡 Knit the Rainbow

Provides winter garments to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness across the US.

What they accept: Hats, scarves, socks, sweaters, shawls, mittens, and more.
Donate from: Anywhere in the US
Where it goes: NYC, Chicago, Detroit, New Jersey & more
➡️ Read More on My Blog (link to your full blog post)

🧡 [Charity Name #2]

Short mission or what they do.

What they accept: [list]
Donate from: [location]
➡️ Read More on My Blog

🇪🇺 European-Based Charities

💚 [Charity Name #1]

Short mission or what they do.

What they accept: [list]
Donate from: [location]
➡️ Read More on My Blog

💚 [Charity Name #2]

Short mission or what they do.

What they accept: [list]
Donate from: [location]
➡️ Read More on My Blog

🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand-Based Charities

💙 [Charity Name #1]

Short mission or what they do.

What they accept: [list]
Donate from: [location]
➡️ Read More on My Blog

📬 Want Your Charity Featured?

Are you part of a charity that accepts handmade crochet donations? I’d love to hear from you!

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💡 Pro Tips for Donating

• Use machine-washable yarn unless stated otherwise
• Stick to cozy, practical items (unless whimsical is requested!)
• Always check for updated donation guidelines on the charity’s site
• Label your packages clearly and include your name if requested

❤️ Let’s Stitch Some Good Together

Every item you donate is a little bundle of love. Let’s use our hooks and hearts to spread warmth across the world—one stitch at a time.