Knit the Rainbow, Inc.

Knit the Rainbow (KtR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing homemade knit and crochet winter garments for homeless LGBTQ+ youth in New York City.

[Knit the Rainbow, Inc. @KnitRainbow]

Check out KtR’s new text-to-donate feature!

We are only about 50% to our goal of fundraising $5,000 for Pride. Can you donate $25 today using our new feature?

#KtR #KnitTheRainbow #charity #nonprofit #knittersofinstagram #knitting #crochet #knit #cro… https://t.co/8Ex2hybFJK

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- PARTNER SPOTLIGHT -

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When you put the call out, and they answer.

Thank you to Wilena, Andrew, and @knittherainbowinc for donating 275 items, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, socks, cowls, and sweaters.

The item… https://t.co/4jQejVatP8

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Join Knit the Rainbow at NYC PrideFest 2023!

Mark your calendars for June 25, 2023, as we celebrate PrideFest starting at 11:00 AM!

We will keep you updated on our booth location and volunteer sign-ups for the day.

We also extend our gratitude to Li… https://t.co/JGQI2tpXFF

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We are SO EXCITED to announce that our volunteers, with the help of our friends at @fiber_parts_shop and @knittingfever, met our goal of 300 handmade winter garments for @knittherainbowi… https://t.co/5w47T6h5kT

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We are SO excited to be attending @hhamericas again this year and are so thankful they are sponsoring our booth again!

Find us at booth 337 and bring your handmade garment donations for LGBTQ+ youth in Chicago.

Stay tuned for more details about a spe… https://t.co/8G71q2Gl4g

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Do you see anything you crafted at this free store by our new partners @project.open.hands

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When our community comes together to support one another, great things happen. I am inspired by the way our community steps u… https://t.co/G71II4UCkd

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We are 27% to our goal of fundraising $5,000 before June 1st!

Can we count on you to donate $25 today to help KtR serve homeless LGBTQ+ youth this summer?

#KtR #KnitTheRainbow #charity #nonprofit #knittersofinstagram #knitting #crochet #knit #crochet… https://t.co/kmiJXMgePl

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Prepping a donation today for @knittherainbowinc
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#KtR #KnitTheRainbow #charity #nonprofit #knittersofinstagram #knitting #crochet #knit #crochet… https://t.co/Aflw6G89Hg

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It’s May, which means it’s AANHPI Heritage Month! Let’s take this time to honor and appreciate the significant contributions of the AANHPI community throughout our nation’s history.

#aapi #aanhpiheritagemonth #KtR #KnitTheRainbow #crochet #knit #yarn #… https://t.co/XFf5mzNeXc

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Knitted goodies I’m sending off to the awesome organization @knittherainbowinc
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#KtR #KnitTheRainbow #charity #nonprofit #knittersofinstagram #knitting #crochet #knit #crocheting #yarn #youth #lgbt… https://t.co/sw8e5Ru0vO

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Did you know that this week is Lesbian Visibility Week??

Let’s celebrate and uplift the voices of all lesbian peoples. Your love is valid and your experiences are important.

#lesbianvisibilityweek #KtR #KnitTheRainbow #charity #nonprofit #knittersofin… https://t.co/5ArMs7EDsH

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KtR is looking for volunteer knitting teachers in the NYC area to help bring fiber arts to the youth we serve.

If you’re interested, please fill out the application at the link in our bio.

#KtR #KnitTheRainbow #crochet #knit #yarn #youth #LGBTQ #LGB… https://t.co/pmFp58vceY

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For the first time, KtR plans to have a booth a both NYC AND Chicago Pridefest. Every year, we have signed up over 400 new volunteers and made important connections with other nonprofit organizations that serve LGBTQ+ youth.

Attending Chicago Pridefest… https://t.co/iUwdisqyjl

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A huge thank you to @namtaartmaterialsassociation for inviting us to Creativation 2023!

#KtR #KnitTheRainbow #crochet #knit #yarn #youth #LGBTQ #LGBT #LGBTQIA #knittersofinstagram #crochetersofinstagram #fiberarts #craftivism #nyc #chicago #homelessne… https://t.co/T2yIW2lJf0

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Knit the Rainbow has a new Local Yarn shop drop-off location with Pearl’s Girls Knit and Stitch Shoppe!

“Be inspired by the range of yarn and fibers at Pearl's Girls Knit & Stitch. We are located conveniently in Elyria, and our shelves are overflowing w… https://t.co/76v3WZFrvX

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On Monday, we distributed 275 garments to our new partner @claimourspacenow

They have a monthly program called Marsha’s Closet (named after Marsha P. Johnson) where they provide gender affirming clothing and resources for unhoused LGBTQ+ community memb… https://t.co/wgy7KztsFz

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For the new year, we were able to send 100 hats, cowls, scarves, and mitts to @knittherainbowinc to keep young people warm in NYC! Thanks for all the donations to this great cause!
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Knit the Rainbow has a new Local Yarn shop drop-off location with @over_the_next_row_knits

“Over the Next Row Knits is pioneering Knit&Sip events in Louisville. Born from a love of yarn and bourbon our events offer beginner knitting instruction, curated… https://t.co/bayjZJXfsj

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Distribution day was a success!

We were able to distribute over 3,000 garments to LGBTQ+ youth in need.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped inventory,tag, and organize garments.

And another huge thank you to everyone who put effort and… https://t.co/hXwfsWEteV

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KtR has a new partnership with the Broadway Youth Center! @broadwayyouthcenter

“Broadway Youth Center is here to improve the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and other underserved youth by providing youth-centered, integr… https://t.co/W74zRa7vzq