Did you know that plastic bags can be made into sleeping mats to help people experiencing homelessness?

It's true! The plastic bags are made into "plarn" (plastic yarn) and the plarn is crocheted into mats. We're looking for people of any age to help make mats. No experience crocheting? No problem! Our experienced volunteers will be on-hand to teach you. Two local Girl Scouts are leading this program series to earn their Silver Award.

Service hours will be awarded for attending these sessions. Photo courtesy of finecraftguild.com

Below are all the All-Ages Volunteer Event: The Sleeping Mat Project dates and times. Choose which one(s) you want to go to.

Thursday, August 1, 4:00 — 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 10, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 12, 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 15, 4:00 — 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 29, 6:00 — 8:00 p.m.