Wow. Today I was privileged to attend the OFA’s Care Package Media Event on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. This event was conducted to help to thank the generous supporters of OFA’s work, and to raise awareness about the needs of students who are aging out of foster care. Students (current and already graduated) got together with members of Congress to pack up those great “hugs in a box” that OFA sends out. The corporate sponsors were there too – all are very enthusiastic and excited to be helping the fantastic young people who are supported by OFA.
I personally spoke with at least a dozen students. Knitters, they would make you all so proud. Our young people are such a precious resource – they are our future. They were all well-spoken, self assured, friendly, and determined. I don’t mind revealing that I was a little teary more than once while I listened to their stories.
And the scarves! I got to see a bunch and they are all beautiful. More than one student raved about the scarf received last year. Imagine a nice young person wearing your scarf and feeling cosy – goosebumps, right?
I left the event feeling that the students had given me much more than I had given them. It’s easy for us to knit a scarf. What they are doing – not easy.
Please consider donating to the Paypal fund (the link is on this page) or supporting one of the other OFA programs if you can.
