WHAT WE DO
Our sewing projects will vary each month with hats, mitts, neck warmers, dog beds, crate liners, foster child bags, fidget blankets and quilts; with baby blankets and bibs being an annual commitment.
We understand that life is busy. We are a relaxed group - volunteers come when they can and stay for as long as they can. Our volunteers vary in age from 8 years to 100 years of age and we embrace diversity. There are many opportunities to help – you don’t need to know how to sew, however we will provide mentorship if you wish to develop sewing skills. The projects have various skill levels to keep all engaged. We give our best to all that we undertake and all talents are welcome and valued.
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Threads of Hope is a non-profit organization. Our major donor is the Mainland Family in honour of Eileen Mainland. Eileen, a dedicated school teacher, also taught those who journeyed with her to care for others. Eileen’s blankets were treasured and so we continue her love and kindness through the creation of Eileen’s blankets. We gratefully thank those who have donated their time, funds, fabric and sewing supplies.
We began in the fall of 2017 and have been expanding both in volunteers and organizations we assist.
In our own community and province we have assisted:
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Animal Rescues - Canadian Animal Rescue, Before the Bridge K-9 Rescue, Hulls Haven Border Collies Rescue, Manitoba Animal Alliance
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Cancer Care
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Child & Family Services – Foster Care
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Children's Hospital
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Crisis Pregnancy Center
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Days for Girls
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First Nations Communities
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Gifts of Grace
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Guardian Angels Cancer Care Manitoba
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Hospitals both Local and Rural including the NeoNatal Intensive Care Unit
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IKWE – Safe Rides
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Live Different
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Main Street Project
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Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre – Speech-Language Pathology Team
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Mount Carmel's "The Mothering Project"
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Neo Intensive Care Unit
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Personal Care Homes - Action Marguerite (Tache), Fred Douglas Lodge, Kin Place and River East
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Rotary Club of Winnipeg - Honouring Indigenous People Committee
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Selkirk Onashwin Aboriginal Head Start Program
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Schools - Ebb and Flow First Nation, Selkirk Onashiwin Aboriginal Head Start Program
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St. Amant Center
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Thrive Community Support Circle
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Ukrainian Canadian Congress
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Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral
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Weston School
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Willow Place
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WASO Work & Social Opportunities (WASO)
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You Can't Spoil A Baby
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Globally, we have assisted organizations in
Australia, Guatemala, Mexico, Nigeria and Uganda.
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Threads of Hope is so much more than the actual dress or blanket or whatever we are creating…..each item is created with love for its recipient. We hope that this small act of kindness will give them hope in knowing that others care. We remain humbly grateful to be able to help others and are so blessed to live in Canada.
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OUR MISSION
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To provide hope, love and assistance to children and adults and animals within our community and globally by providing handmade items of clothing and bedding.
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To bring people together who want to help others.
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To share our gifts and talents.
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To put action into reconciliation with our Indigenous Peoples
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To creatively repurpose fabric and reduce the impact on landfills.
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To make a difference in our world!
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In life, seek out positive things – be positive – do positive things and you will feel positive!
We CAN make a difference.
WHERE AND WHEN WE MEET
Come visit us at:
St. Saviour's Anglican Church
690 Munroe Avenue
Winnipeg, MB Canada R2K 1J2
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(See map below)
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Come when you can and stay as long as you are able....you are always welcome!
We typically meet twice a month from September to June, but check our schedule for correct dates as we sometimes have to change our dates due to church availability.
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If you want to sew, bring your portable sewing machine and scissors.
We recommend that you bring your lunch if you plan to stay all day and shoes if there is inclement weather.
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Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm
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2024
14 Sept - Headbands
28 Sept - New Neckwarmers
12 Oct - Quilts
26 Oct - Quilts
9 Nov - Quilts
23 Nov - Christmas Stockings
13-Apr - Foster Child Bags
14 Dec - Dog & Cat beds/Crate Liners
2025
11 Jan - Fidget Blankets
25 Jan - Fidget Blankets
8 Feb - Dresses/Shorts/Summer Hats
22 Feb - Dresses/Shorts/Summer Hats
8 Mar - Winter Hats/Mitts/Neckwarmers
22 Mar - Winter Hats/Mitts/Neckwarmers
12 Apr - Foster Child bags
26 Apr - CHURCH NOT AVAILABLE
10 May - Pajamas
24 May - Pajamas
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GET IN TOUCH
Threads of Hope
c/o St. Saviour's Anglican Church
690 Munroe Avenue
Winnipeg, MB Canada
R2K 1J2
Our Logo
The spiritual meaning of hummingbirds is tied to concepts of hope and inspiration. Their elusive nature
makes them a unique sight, but many people feel an overwhelming sense of optimism and promise when
they do appear. It’s as if you’re getting a glimpse of the cosmos or getting touched by spirits.
While the symbolism of hummingbirds can vary a bit from one culture to another, these animals have an
overarching theme. They bring joy and healing. They’re the embodiment of the healing process,
representing the beauty and hope that can come from working through the pain.
In many cases, seeing a hummingbird in your everyday life is a sign of good luck. People often see them
when they are going through a tough time and things are about to change for the better.
https://journeysoflife.com/hummingbird-spiritual-meaning-symbolism/