At the end of each year, I can’t help but look back with awe and gratitude at the incredible ways our volunteers, partners, and donors continue to support our efforts. 2023 was an especially wonderful year! Not only was "New Clothes = New Beginnings" back in full force, we also put the pieces in place to [...]
Hi everyone, A question has come up regarding having another sewing day at the Back to School office on the weekend. Unfortunately due to other Saturday commitments only Sundays are available with the exception of the 4th Sunday when we are at 35th Ave and Northern Sew 'n Vac. Another option would be to get together [...]
Hi everyone, I forgot to mention on my Open House email that I had 2 commercial sewing machines that need a new home (no charge). These were donated to Stitches during covid and I felt sorry for the young lady as she said she was dealing with her parent's estate. She said that both machine were [...]
Hi everyone! This will be our last Open House for 2023 and we will have a challenge, a full meeting and a special treat. For our challenge, this Saturday is Veterans Day and the City of Phoenix will be honoring these special people with a parade. The parade will begin at 11:00 AM heading south on [...]
Hi everyone! Our next Open House will be this Saturday from 9-12. There will not be a meeting as I will be out of town, so you will drop off your inventory and pick up supplies for our meeting in November, our last one for the year. We will not have a meeting in December and [...]
Hi everyone! I completely forgot to send out the reminder email for Saturday from 9-12. We will have a meeting from 10-10:30 so it will not be possible to select fabric during this time. We will go over distribution and show you our new bracelets for the boys. We will have some pillowcase kits. Reminder, we will [...]
Before I update everyone on the number of kids we helped this year, I have some sad news. My husband passed away right after distribution on July 27. Some of you knew that he had been in failing health for many years with respiratory issues caused by very brittle bones resulting in reduced lung capacity. I [...]
What a summer we had! Our 2023 "New Clothes = New Beginnings" was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of the sponsors and volunteers who helped us get almost 4,000 students ready to go back to school. Thank you also to Devin Booker for showing up and helping in the shoe department – what a [...]
Hi everyone! Most of the issues with signing up for our distribution starting on July 16 have been resolved. If you did not receive a confirmation email for each shift, please reach out to me and I will see if you are on the schedule. I need everyone to sign up using your cell phone, tablet or computer. [...]
New Clothes = New Beginnings is just weeks away -- and I’m not sure who’s more excited, us or the kids! We’re back at GCU this year and we have some exciting things planned. From STEM camps to the Arizona Family Learning Zone, this promises to be another unforgettable year! We will service more than 4,000 Title [...]