25,000 Toques for Syrian Refugees

https://www.facebook.com/25000tuques/

It started in Quebec as a response to some of the negative sentiments that arose after the Paris attacks about bringing in Syrian refugees.

A call went out on Facebook to knit winter toques to give to the Syrian refugees when they arrived in Canada. It was symbolic of the toques given to newborn babies to keep them warm since the refugees will be birthing a new life here. In small and large communities, people began to knit. Knitting brought people together. Libraries, wool shops, churches offered free space for groups to gather and knit.

Offers went out to teach people how to knit. Stores offered free wool along with the space. Toques were the beginning. Scarves, mitts and cowl neck warmers were also being created to keep the new arrivals warms. Communities are being built around the charitable act of creating warmth to welcome and in so doing warmth is reflected within our own communities. From New Brunswick to Edmonton there are news reports of knitters contributing to the 25,000 toques. I love this. It is so simple and easy to do. Charity does not have to be costly. It can be grassroots. Every little action helps. Check out the Facebook link above for more updates about this Canadian initiative. Maybe you might even knit.

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