4-H Caring

Each year United Way of Robeson County conducts the Day if Caring.  It is a day where folks volunteer and go out to the community to complete different projects and make a difference.  This year North Carolina Cooperative Extension, Robeson County Center and of course 4-H pitched in in a big way.
This year we reprised the knit in.  Officially known (at least on Facebook) as the 8th Annual Robeson County knit-in we encourage folks to come out and make items that are donated to local nonprofits.  You don’t have to be a knitter to take part.  Crocheting, quilting, weaving, and sewing have all taken place at this event and what’s more is it is a stitch of fun.  For those who have never done this, that’s ok too.  We have folks that will teach you this skills and have you finishing up a baby cap before you know it.

This year’s special project involved sewing satchels to be used for personal hygiene items that were donated to Lumberton Christian Care.  Of course we also made and collected caps, hats, booties, and blankets that will be donated to Hospice House, Church and Community Center, Agape, and My Refuge.
Thanks to Lumberton Chevrolet, United Way of Robeson County, and of course the more than 30 folks who came out and hpmade items for this year’s event.  When we were done there were more than 150 items completed and more coming in each day.