Thank you, weavers! Potholders are arriving at THXGPP Coordinator locations nationwide, giving us plenty of time to start bagging and tagging them for Thanksgiving distributions. Thanks to your generosity, we are on the way to meeting our goal of serving up to 2,000 families in 2026. Since announcing that THXGPP is serving six states thisContinue reading “Potholders Arriving!”
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THXGPP Is Growing: Four new food pantries in six states for 2026!
The Thanksgiving Potholder Project (THXGPP) is expanding, adding four new partner locations and THXGPP Coordinators in 6 states to distribute handwoven potholders with meal pantry donations. Despite challenges, dedicated weavers have continued their contributions, ensuring community support. New coordinators are welcoming potholder donations for families in need, aiming to distribute at least 2,000 more in 2026.
58 Weavers Across the Nation Serve 1,895 Families
Thanksgiving 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Thanksgiving Potholder Project, showcasing the incredible kindness and generosity of potholder weavers from across the nation. Together, we achieved extraordinary community-building accomplishments, demonstrating how small, individual actions have a profound impact. A Season of Growth and Giving This year’s project began with a goal to weave and collect 1,000Continue reading “58 Weavers Across the Nation Serve 1,895 Families”
Wow! From Zero to 1,084 Potholders in 49 Days!
This is what 1,084 potholders look like. Hundreds are bagged, tagged, and labeled, all packed up in boxes and ready to go! And hundreds more waiting to be bagged. Thanks to the generosity of weavers in over 30 locations nationwide, the Thanksgiving Potholder Project has blossomed beyond expectations. As of now, weavers across the countryContinue reading “Wow! From Zero to 1,084 Potholders in 49 Days!”
Weaving Warmth: How 1,500 Hand-Woven Potholders Can Spread Care and Connection to the Homeless.
Can We Make 1,500 Potholders? Growing Interest, Growing Need. What started as a community project to provide hand-woven potholders for families picking up Thanksgiving food boxes has grown into something more. This week, when I was asked to have THXGPP support a local homeless encampment, I instinctively said yes! The request hit close to homeContinue reading “Weaving Warmth: How 1,500 Hand-Woven Potholders Can Spread Care and Connection to the Homeless.”