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Prime Publishing Hosts Eighth Annual Shawls for Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – From February 1 to March 31, 2025, AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting proudly partnered with JourneyCare Home Health and Hospice for the eighth annual Shawls for Charity Drive. With the help of our generous readers, we collected more than 50 handmade knit and crochet shawls for those in need.

JourneyCare is the largest provider of hospice services in Illinois, serving patients and families throughout the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. The shawls are given to patients and sometimes family members who are struggling. People are elated to receive these beautiful handcrafted works made by someone they don’t even know.

The homemade shawls are much appreciated by recipients and provide joy and comfort at a time when it is needed most.

“I gave a shawl to a 91 yr old lady who was quiet and didn’t have a lot to say. Subsequently, family reported she was worried about life and her family. When a team member social worker asked her what she found helpful when she became worried ….she held up the prayer shawl that her daughter says she never takes off.,” says Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

To learn more about JourneyCare, and the impact the donations have on their recipients, read our insightful and inspiring interview with Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

Though the charity drive has ended, JourneyCare is always accepting shawl donations. You can send a shawl by following the instructions on our charity drive page. 

For free shawl patterns and inspiration, visit AllFreeCrochet.com and AllFreeKnitting.com.

Learn more about JourneyCare here.

Prime Publishing Hosts 4th Annual Cards for Veterans Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – From October 15 through November 15, 2024, Prime Publishing hosted its fourth annual Card Drive for Veterans through its website FaveCrafts.com. Prime partnered with Help Heal Veterans, an organization that provides free therapeutic arts and crafts kits to hospitalized and homebound veterans.

Readers were encouraged to send a card — homemade or manufactured– to a recovering veteran or military member. The cards were then added to a Therapeutic Craft Kit assembled by the team at Help Heal Veterans. These craft kits help injured and recuperating veterans improve fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, manage stress and substance abuse, cope with symptoms of PTSD and TBI, while also improving their sense of self-esteem and overall physical and mental health.

The design and message of the cards varied. See below for some photos of the cards that were received! 

“Thanks a bunch for thinking about us again this year!!” said Gabby Bailey, Development Coordinator at Help Heal Veterans.

For card tutorials and inspiration, check out our collection of Handmade Cards for Every Occasion.

Learn more about how you can donate to the Cards for Veterans Charity Drive here.

Learn more about how you can support Help Heal Veterans here.

Prime Publishing Raises Money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Northbrook, IL – From May 20-May 26, 2024, Prime Publishing raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program. 

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Their researchers and doctors work together to turn laboratory breakthroughs into lifesaving treatments for children from across the United States and around the world. And with donor support, St. Jude can provide cutting-edge treatments at no cost to families — so they can focus on helping their child live.

Prime Publishing shared chemo cap patterns and comforting recipes with readers to help raise awareness for St. Jude’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included the Sweetly Serene Hat, Pink Pigtails Chemo Hat, and Awareness Ribbon Beanie. Featured recipes included Our Favorite Comfort Casserole, Magic Healing Soup, and the Comforting Pantry Meals: 10 Recipes Using Ingredients You Already Have Free eBook.

Learn more about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital here.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.

Prime Publishing Supports Scouts BSA

On May 4, 2024, Scouts BSA Troop 671 of Wildwood, Illinois hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast.  This is the Troop’s largest fundraiser each year, and helps cover the costs of camping, community service projects, leadership training, and more for their Scouts and adult leaders.

This year, Prime Publishing was proud to donate subscriptions to support Troop 671, as part of their silent auction at this fundraiser.  The lucky bidders were the recipients of a, one-year subscription to I Like Crochet , I Like Knitting, We Like Sewing, or We Like Quilting.  Along with these subscriptions, which normally cost $59.00 per year, the winning bidders received a gift basket with supplies associated with their subscription. 

To learn more about I Like Crochet , I Like Knitting, We Like Sewing, and We Like Quilting, please visit our websites.

Prime Publishing Hosts Seventh Annual Shawls for Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – From February 1 to March 31, 2024, AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting proudly partnered with JourneyCare Home Health and Hospice for the seventh annual Shawls for Charity Drive. With the help of our generous readers, we collected approximately 100 handmade knit and crochet shawls for those in need.

JourneyCare is the largest provider of hospice services in Illinois, serving patients and families throughout the greater Chicagoland area and surrounding counties. The shawls are given to patients and sometimes family members who are struggling. People are elated to receive these beautiful handcrafted works made by someone they don’t even know.

“At a time when words are not sufficient…the shawls speak volumes. I am regularly moved by the resultant smiles, laughs, and tears of joy and gratitude,” says Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

To learn more about JourneyCare, and the impact the donations have on their recipients, read our insightful and inspiring interview with Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

Though the charity drive has ended, JourneyCare is always accepting shawl donations. You can send a shawl by following the instructions on our charity drive page. 

For free shawl patterns and inspiration, visit AllFreeCrochet.com and AllFreeKnitting.com.

Learn more about JourneyCare here.

Prime Publishing Raises Money for the Addus Hope Foundation

Northbrook, IL – From February 19-February 25, 2024, Prime Publishing raised money for the Addus Hope Foundation through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program. This was done alongside the Shawls for Charity Drive to benefit hospice patients served by JourneyCare Home Health and Hospice, an Addus Homecare Company.

JourneyCare provides home health and hospice services to the Illinois area and is a member of the Addus Family of Companies. For over 40 years, Addus HomeCare has been one of the nation’s top providers of personal home care and support services and is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care that gives people the freedom to remain in their homes. A gift to the Addus Hope Foundation ensures that they can continue to support hospice patients in need, and continue to grant final wishes.

Prime Publishing shared shawl patterns and comforting recipes with readers to help raise awareness for the Addus Hope Foundation’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included the Serape Crochet Shawl Pattern, Cable Pocket Shawl, and On the Wings of a Prayer Shawl. Featured recipes included Southern Potato Bake, Grandma’s Macaroni and Cheese, and Creamy Ham Casserole.

Learn more about the Addus Hope Foundation and how you can help here.

Read the interview with JourneyCare here.

Learn more about the Shawls for Charity Drive here.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.

Prime Publishing Hosts 3rd Annual Cards for Veterans Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – From October 1 through October 31 2023, Prime Publishing hosted their third annual Card Drive for Veterans through its website FaveCrafts.com. Prime partnered with Help Heal Veterans, an organization that provides free therapeutic arts and crafts kits to hospitalized and homebound veterans.

Readers were encouraged to send a card — homemade or manufactured– to a recovering veteran or military member. The cards were then added to a Therapeutic Craft Kit assembled by our friends at Help Heal Veterans. These craft kits help injured and recuperating veterans improve fine motor skills, cognitive functioning, manage stress and substance abuse, cope with symptoms of PTSD and TBI, while also improving their sense of self-esteem and overall physical and mental health.

The design and message of the cards varied. See below for some photos of the cards that were received! 

“Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in your card making event,” said Gabby Bailey, Development Coordinator at Help Heal Veterans. “We truly appreciate you.”

For card tutorials and inspiration, check out our collection of Handmade Cards for Every Occasion.

Learn more about how you can donate to our Cards for Veterans Charity Drive here.

Learn more about how you can support our friends at Help Heal Veterans here.

Prime Publishing Raises Money for the American Red Cross of Hawaii

Northbrook, IL – From August 28-September 3, 2023, Prime Publishing raised money for the American Red Cross of Hawaii through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program. This was done to aid in disaster relief for the wildfires in Maui.

The American Red Cross in Hawaii prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Following the wildfires in Maui, the American Red Cross and partners have been working tirelessly to get help to people as quickly as possible including a safe place to stay, food to eat, and emotional support. 

We shared Hawaiian-themed recipes and DIYs with our readers to help raise awareness for the American Red Cross’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included this Hawaiian Christmas Table Runner, Tropical Felt Lampshade, and Hawaii Word Search. Featured recipes included Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Pork Chops, Hawaiian Poke, and Slow Cooker Hawaiian Chicken.

Learn more about the American Red Cross and how you can help here.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.

Prime Publishing Raises Money for NAMI

Northbrook, IL – From May 15-May 28, 2023, Prime Publishing raised money for NAMI through its quarterly Clicks for a Cause program.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. What started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation’s leading voice on mental health. Today, they are an alliance of more than 600 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

We shared popular mental health-themed DIYs with our readers to help raise awareness for NAMI’s mission. Featured craft tutorials included this Worry Worm Crochet Pattern, Calming Room Spray, and a collection of 14 Craft Ideas to Combat Anxiety. Featured recipes included this collection of 11 Mood Boosting Recipes.

Learn more about NAMI here and how you can help.

Learn more about Prime Publishing’s Clicks for a Cause program here.

Prime Publishing Hosts Sixth Annual Shawls for Charity Drive

Northbrook, IL – AllFreeCrochet and AllFreeKnitting proudly partnered with Rush University Medical Center and JourneyCare Hospice during November 2022 for the sixth annual Shawls for Charity Drive. With the help of our generous readers, we collected approximately 200 handmade knit and crochet shawls for those in need.

The shawls were donated to families on JourneyCare’s inpatient hospice unit in Chicago, IL. JourneyCare also partners with local hospitals such as Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL, and more.

“Our patients, families and we greatly appreciate them. At times, there are no appropriate or adequate words one can say…and the prayer shawls speak volumes as evidenced by the smiles, tears, and snuggles,” says Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

“Hundreds of our patients will be comforted by these lovingly made gifts!,” says Katie Kirby, Volunteer Services Coordinator at JourneyCare.

To learn more about JourneyCare, and the impact the donations have on their recipients, be sure to check out our insightful and inspiring interview with Timothy Lankford, MAPS, BCC, JourneyCare Chaplain.

For free shawl patterns and inspiration, visit AllFreeCrochet.com and AllFreeKnitting.com.

Learn more about JourneyCare here.