An annual scarf distribution event will be held on Friday.
The Scarf Project is preparing to set up at multiple locations in Tuscarawas and Stark counties. Coordinator Aimee Rufener says volunteers will be out on November 13th with scarves available on a first-come-first serve basis starting at 8am.
“Several in New Philadelphia, in Dover, Massillon YMCA, Strasburg, and the gazebo at the Panhandle Park and trailhead. We have a bunch of volunteers that make scarves and hats for us throughout the year, and we have one day per year we distribute them at sites that people have agreed to let us use their location, and the scarf is free to anyone that is in need.”
Close to 700 scarves will be available spread across the distribution sites.
Rufener says this event would not continue without the support of volunteers.
“We have volunteers that are making the scarves and helping us out. I have a lot of coworkers that have stepped up and they provide a lot of support. They have been amazing in helping us get those ready to go for this year. We have a lot of regular yarn that’s donated and then some specialty yarn. Scarves, they don’t have to be hand made. Our only requirement is that they’re new and not used and clean. I’ve had them as far away as California, someone mailed me a box.”
Scarves will be hung at the different locations Friday until about 5pm, while supplies last.
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