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Acorn Caps

Hi, I’m Rhesa Swanson. I have many titles, but mama is my favorite.

In 2017 I started knitting hats for children in my community of Orange County, NC. My Son asked that I knit for his school. and the timeline to now has been awesome.

My favorite day of the year is donation day. In 2023 Orange County Library supported Acorn Caps by making us a community event. Because of all the generous and talented people, who created Caps with love, I was able to deliver 119 hats and several brand new coats to an elementary school nearby!

I will never have enough or special enough words to say Thank You to everyone who supported.

It has been my goal to make Acorn Caps, a name my kids chose, a non profit. I’m currently calling it “Acorn Caps Community Crafting Charity.

The tops of acorns look like hats to them. A perfect reminder when the weather changes. We can look beyond ourselves and find a way to help our community.

I have not been able to afford the legal fees to set up the bylaws for the non profit. I do have a Board in place and we are waiting for the happy day when we are official.

I am excited for Fall/Winter 2024 donations. I already have some beautifully crafted hats I picked up from Orange County Library. If you want to learn how to craft a cap, I have some resources available.

Please email Acornacresdesign@gmail.com if you would like some yarn to create. Supplies are limited.

Many new coats in a range of sizes are available for purchase. All items bought from the wish list are sent to me and I pass on to the schools. I am happy to send pictures of items received and when they are donated. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HOI6WVMW600P?ref=cm_sw_em_r_un_un_jCYtvIcE9RBa1

I believe that every child deserves to feel warm and loved. We can be a community who supports each other by small gestures of a hand made hat, or the purchase of a new jacket.

Please reach out with encouragement or resources.

Thank you for sharing your time with me.

Sending love,

Rhesa

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