Crafting for charity

Hearing about the devistation in Haiti last week, I realize both how fortunate I am and also how important it is to help those in need. When I sell my crafted items, I donate 10% of sales to charity -- at this point, the recipient is the American Cancer Society. Many other crafters and DIY folks are doing the same; I recently came across a very long list of organizations who accept quilts, knitted scarves, and other hand-made items for those with various needs.  Here is one such list, I know that there are others.

We should all be sharing a portion of ourselves with those in need. If we create, we should be appreciative of the health to do the crafting, the finances to purchase the supplies, and the motivation to get up and go to the sewing machine, the easel, or the box of supplies. Consider using some of these gifts to make our world healthier, richer, or more motivated for positive change.