A Note From Our Founder Tiffany Herbert

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I never fully appreciated the value of my ability to sew until a global pandemic hit. Now, I know it’s a superpower. It can save lives. I never fully appreciated the power of tens of thousands of us with sewing machines, crochet hooks, computers, and Facebook accounts either. Together, we are strong. We are amazing. And we are crafting change before my very eyes every single day.

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I started sewing to help protect the frontline workers in my life: my daughter and my husband. I kept sewing and volunteering for organizations like GetPPE and Million Mask Challenge because I saw the difference we could make.

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In January 2021, I was honored to host a National Virtual Sew-A-Thon for the National Day of Service, organized by the Presidential Inaugural Committee. This event brought over 300 people together from across the United States and Canada. Together, we sewed more than 17,000 masks for pandemic relief. During our giant Zoom room, I kept hearing the same question: "What are we going to do next?" That question got me thinking...

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We are now mobilized. And that is a powerful thing.

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The urgency of the pandemic has subsided, but it revealed the vast inequities in how resources are distributed in our country. Far too many people lack access to basic items: warm hats, blankets, reusable menstrual pads, and — perhaps most importantly — someone who cares. Many nonprofit organizations work tirelessly to provide for those who don’t know where to turn. They need our help.

Children need warm hats to stay healthy and attend school. Girls need menstrual pads to participate fully in their education. These are needs we can meet because we can craft these items.

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It is my sincere hope that you feel as empowered as I do. Together, we can craft the change we want to see in our communities and beyond. Crafting Change is about so much more than the items we create. It’s about building a community that cares. It’s about crafting change in our own lives as we come together to make a difference. 

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When I think back to that first National Day of Service event, I remember looking into the eyes of some of the most heroic volunteers I’ve ever met. You sacrificed so much during 2020 and 2021. I knew then that I wanted to continue organizing in ways that make it easy for you to volunteer and create a meaningful impact for those in need. Crafting Change is built to do just that — for today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 💜

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We remain an all volunteer organization with outstanding volunteer Craftivists and Leadership. Meet our team!​​