This time last year, I never thought in my wildest dreams I would be volunteering to shovel mud in Chelmer for complete strangers, take a bus load of people down to Goodna to clean up homes totally devastated or along with my daughters, bake dozens and dozens of baked good for volunteers... and I'm sure innocent victims never expected to have their world turned upside down either...
As time marches on, a fellow Queenslander ; the The gorgeous Jess from Epheriell Designs and I lamented over our frustration at wanting to do something that would help our fellow crafters/small business friends get back on their feet.
Recraft is our answer.
Recraft is offering $100 grants to those flood/cyclone affected individuals who lost tools, materials, fabrics etc for their crafting and small business endeavours…
Applications are open to those who lost everything, or a significant proportion, of their business supplies/materials during the floods. It's open to anyone who lives in QLD and was affected by the floods/cyclones, not just those in Brisbane. Grants supplied will go towards recipients rebuilding their lifestyle, their livelihood and hobbies. It is often in times of stress and need do we find comfort in the ordinary; stitching, crafting, sewing, writing, etc to help us get our lives back on track. This is our small way of helping applicants do just that.
To apply for one of these grants, simply email us at recraftqld@gmail.com with a brief description of your circumstances, we will then be in touch for further information.
Successful applicants will then receive $100 grants to purchase materials applicable to their situation.
Alternately, if you would like to donate to Recraft, please email us for more information. Please note that we are not a registered charity, just two gals, trying to help out our crafting community. 100 % of all monies raised will be distributed in a fair and orderly manner.
Recraft; Rebuilding our craft community one stitch at a time”
Jess and I look forward to hearing from you !
Happy days x
What a wondeful Idear all the best with it! I wish I could have helped phsically I class Brisbane as my home first place I lived when I emirgrated 6 years ago I did join the on line auction that Toni from Make it perfect organised.
ReplyDeleteI hope it didnt affect your buisness as I see you don't have your shop any more? I have been sending out fabric hearts to every one who has a kind heart, please send me your address & I will pop one in the post to you :)
info@thefeatherednest.com.au