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THE YARN INITIATIVE: Craftily Wrapping Babies, Warming Hearts
The Center for Success and Independence announces the launch of The Yarn Initiative, the gift of craft shaped at the Center for Success and Independence that provides newborn babies with the essential comfort of warmth.
Through The Yarn Initiative, students at The Center for Success and Independence, a residential treatment facility for adolescents with emotional, behavioral and substance abuse problems, voluntarily knit and crochet baby blankets and donate them to the newborns born at Ben Taub Hospital as part of their therapy at the Center. “The processes of knitting and crocheting are very therapeutic,” said Clinical Director and founder of the Center Dr. Marylou Erbland. “The repetitive motions of the hands relax the body and focus the mind, yielding results similar to those of meditation.” Through knitting and crocheting, these adolescents continue to develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress increase self-esteem and resolve conflict.
Muse Boutique quickly became hooked on this crafty cause. The whimsical women’s store is selling the Muse signature canvas tote bag in store for $10 with a portion of the sales funding The Yarn Initiative. “We felt so strongly about this program that we had to get involved,” said Muse co-owner Lindsey Mousoudakis. “New mothers often visit the store with their precious newborns lovingly tucked under a blanket. Every baby deserves to leave the hospital wrapped in a blanket.”
The Bristol High-rise Condominiums also will host a Knit and Purl holiday shopping party on Friday, Dec. 5 where in addition to baby blankets, those who aren’t closet knitters can purchase other cozy items made by the students, such as scarves and hats. All proceeds from the day of holiday warmth will benefit The Yarn Initiative.
ABOUT CENTER FOR SUCCESS AND INDEPENDENCE
It is the mission of The Center for Success and Independence to make a positive difference in the lives of youth and their families though intensive treatment designed to address emotional, educational, and addictive disorders from a team of committed professional staff assisting youth in achieving their highest potential. When you support The Yarn Initiative, you help fund many Center For Success and Independence patient programs that provide adolescents with confidence and self esteem. For more information on The Center for Success and Independence and the Yarn Initiative, contact Dr. Marylou Erbland at 713.426.4545. The canvas tote bags are available at Muse located at 2411 West Alabama.
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