Australia had to ask the world's crafting communities to pause on sending donations. Why? Because the crafting communities rallied, shared patterns, addresses, advice, and encouragement to the point that they sent Australia so many nests and pouches and pockets for animals that they needed to take some time and inventory everything.
This has really been beautiful. The thing is, people have talked about how they feel they're not doing enough. People within the donation communities pointed out that there are tons of places that need crafters to donate to them. Homeless shelters, hospitals, rest homes, and local wildlife centers always need help. I think a lot of people, whatever their plans for the new year had been, shifted focus. I think a lot of them now realize how much their 'little hobby' can make a difference in the lives of others.
I have seen crafters make things so beautiful it takes my breath away. And not all of us can do that kind of work. However, all of us can do the most basic and fundamental of what it means to be a part of this. We can provide comfort, warmth, and covering. People and animals need those three things and always will.
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