Knit for someone in need
Guardian Pharmacy is asking Australians to turn their knitting needles to a good cause with the 12th Guardian Angel Knitting Program in 2010.
The program encourages Guardian Angels to knit warm clothes, blankets, scarves and other garments, which will then be donated to Australians in need via The Salvation Army.
How Do I Become Involved?
People wanting to become a Guardian Angel can visit their local Guardian Pharmacy to pick up a FREE pattern book, full of helpful hints and tips on different garments to knit.
Guardian Pharmacy will be collecting the garments and blankets dropped back at each store and, in partnership with The Salvation Army, give them to Australians in need.
Major Brad Halse, Communications Director for The Salvation Army, says: "Last year, through the Guardian Angel program, we were able to provide over 100,000 knitted garments to help individuals and families who were experiencing difficult times; in 2010, we are encouraging all Australians to get involved again and knit a gift for someone in need."
Spotlight has again joined the campaign as a partner, supplying patterns and discounts on wool through the 2010 Guardian Angel Knitting Book for all participants.
Where do I obtain a Guardian Angel knitting book?
Knitting books are only available at your local Guardian Pharmacy. If you are unable to visit one of our pharmacies, click here to download a sample pattern from the knitting book. Unfortunately we are not able to mail out any copies of the pattern books, however we are happy for you to knit garments from patterns you already have and simply mail them to the Guardian Pharmacy nearest you.
What is the final date for garment donations?
All knitted donations must be returned to your local Guardian Pharmacy no later than 31st July, 2010.
For More Information
For more information on the Guardian Angel program or to find your nearest Guardian Pharmacy store location, please call 1300 888 666 or click here to visit the online store locator.
How The Salvation Army helps your community
The Salvation Army assists more than 1 million people every year and provides hundreds of different support programs and services including homeless accommodation and support services, domestic violence refuges, crisis and disaster relief and drug, alcohol and gambling addiction programs.
In any given week The Salvos provide:
- More than 2000 beds for the homeless
- More than 100,000 meals provided
- More than 500 victims of abuse with refuge
- Several thousand people with counselling
- Between 5000 and 8000 food vouchers
By becoming involved in the Guardian Angel Knitting program, you will be able to assist The Salvos in providing warmth to marginalised and disadvantaged people in your community. For further information about The Salvation Army visit www.salvationarmy.org.au
Guardian Angel & Spotlight VIP discount wool coupons
The Guardian Angel knitting book includes 3 exclusive coupons which provide knitters with great savings on wool yarn purchased at Spotlight. Simply spend $25 or more on yarn products and save $5*. So visit Spotlight between 1 May - 31 July to take advantage of these great offers and start knitting!
To locate your nearest Spotlight store visit www.spotlight.com.au
