- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
Reuse, recycle, and give back to your community by making plarn bed rolls!
ORGANIZATION: Agate Housing and Services
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
This is a great way to help people experiencing homelessness by creating a bedroll out of recycled materials. We serve a variety of needs, including providing survival supplies for people sleeping outside.These bedrolls provide cushioning between a person and the ground, which is great for someone sleeping outdoors, experiencing housing instability or unsheltered homelessness. It’s also very cheap, ecofriendly, and a great activity to try with friends and family.
Tips:
- If you don’t have at least 500 plastic bags, start a plastic bag drive and collect them from your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers
- You don’t need to have 500 bags to start making Plarn! You can start a drive and begin learning/making Plarn with the bags you have on hand
- The bedroll takes time, especially if you're a beginner, so give yourself ample time to learn and crochet
- If you are experienced, talk to us about crocheting plarn bags and other items!
Materials needed
- 500 - 700 plastic bags
- Large Crotchet hook
- Internet (to watch tutorials)
How to make plarn (plastic yarn)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQMQH7PoHqU
How to make a bedroll using plarn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_WHW_tGSE
Have Questions? Ready to schedule a drop-off?
Contact Abby Abele (Community Organizer & In-Kind Donation Manager) by text or call at 612-715-0449, or by email at abigail.abele@agatemn.org.
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About Agate Housing and Services
Location:
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, US
Mission Statement
To end homelessness and relieve hunger through action and advocacy
Description
Agate is a social advocacy organization committed to ending homelessness, making sure every person and family has a stable place to live, with their basic human needs met and a hopeful path ahead
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
55404
DATE POSTED
November 14, 2024
SKILLS
- Crocheting
- Networking
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Varies
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held virtually or at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation required
- Completed Plarn bedroll(s)