If you're a knitter or versed in crochet, a Willamette University "yarn bomb" project could use your help to keep people warm this winter.
One Willamette class is preparing an installation called “Scarves for Salem,” which will decorate the fence surrounding Riverfront Park’s Earth Eco-Globe starting late this month. Knitted scarves and other clothes will be available for people to take until the installation ends, when all remaining clothes will be donated to The ARCHES Project.
Professor David Altman spoke with Salem Reporter about the project, which you can read below. They're accepting donations from the public until Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Here are the locations to donate clothing:
City of Salem Operations Building, 1457 23rd St. S.E., Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Center 50+, 2615 Portland Rd. N.E., Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City customer service center, 555 Liberty St. S.E. Room 100, Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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