Crafting Comfort

Our mission is to provide comfort to those in need through gifts of handcrafted items. Hospitalized children receive quilted blankets, handmade toys and brightly patterned surgical caps. Infants in intensive care receive crib pads, receiving blankets and crochet caps. Alzheimer's sufferers receive activity muffs for warmth and to improve interaction with family and caregivers. Breast cancer surgery patients receive specially designed camisoles, herbal eye sachets and underarm pillows to ease the pain of recovery.

Jun.2008 New Location! May.2008 Website live! Jan.2008 CCVN becomes 501(c)(3) Sep.2007 CCVN incorporates	The Volunteer Experience Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds come together to produce these handcrafted items. read more	Donate today! Help us supply the volunteers with needed materials. We accept donations of sewing and craft supplies as well as cash. details

Spotlight: Medical Playdolls These blank-faced dolls can make all the difference in the treatment of children. details	Spotlight: Alzheimer's Activity Muff The result of a research project at Cornell University, these "sensorimotor" items have a calming effect on dementia sufferers. details	Spotlight: Monster Toys Who says animal toys have to be real animals? Kids love monsters and these bright toys spark imaginations as well as being soft and cuddly. details