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California Knitting Shop Wrapping Up Help for USA Cares
from CSRwire.com

A yarn and knitting business in southern California has stepped up to make volunteer contributions to the USA Cares Operation Lap Wrap program by both donating blankets and offering discounts to customers. "In addition to making a fashion statement, knitting is also both therapeutic and social; so when I first learned of the compassionate lap wrap program, I seized the opportunity to invite my customers to participate and turn their passion for knitting towards this very good cause," said Edith Eig, owner of La Knitterie Parisienne in Studio City, Calif. "My heart goes out to our brave servicemen and women who put their lives on the line, and I wanted to reach out and help make a difference. As a collective group, we’re weaving hope into every stitch of these hand-knit blankets and wish the very best for these individuals as they strive to rebuild their lives."

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