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Knit one Purr one

Outcome/CYPP action to which this Case Study applies
Make a positive contribution

Aim/objective – what were you trying to achieve?

Produce blankets for the cat and dog shelter, teach young people a new skill. Get the generations together

 

Description – what did you do, what happened?


Volunteers who were over 50 taught young people how to knit. Over two days all the volunteers made blankets which were donated to the cat and dog shelter.

Impact – what is the evidence that you made a difference?


The project dispelled many myths that old and young have about one another

Young people learnt a new skill

The cat and dog shelter benefited from a donation of  over 40 knitted blankets

The project was well featured in local press, helping to improve the image of young people.

Evidence includes video footage and press cuttings

 

Service area Person reporting
Becca Leary, VODA

 
 
 
 

     

 
 
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