Crochet For Others is a youth engagement program that invites youth of all backgrounds to use their art and creativity skills to give back to marginalized communities.
The program consists of four training sessions where youth will learn how to crochet and engage with community service in a different capacity. After completing the training, participants of the program will then have the opportunity to lead a series of crochet workshops at Rose Haven, a local shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness. This will provide a unique opportunity for the youth to engage in meaningful service work while also sharing their newly acquired skills with the guests at Rose Haven. At the end of the workshops, there will be a market for guests to sell their creations, which not only empowers them with valuable skills but also helps to support their livelihoods.
Meet Our Crochet For Others 2023 Cohort!
Daphne Lin
Meet Daphne Lin - a fashion enthusiast and social justice advocate. A sophomore at Oregon Episcopal School, she hopes to use her passions in fashion and STEM as catalysts for change in all communities. When she's not volunteering at her church or teaching children, Daphne is boosting her Duolingo statistics.
Iris Tunstall
Iris is a sophomore at Franklin High School. As a student, she has a very busy life. Iris is proudly part of her local teen council and is also a part of a local writing club. She also volunteered for her local library and in the past has read to local kiddos and taught them how to read through a library program. Last summer, Iris participated in a paid internship through iUrban Teen as a writing program intern. She is also an aspiring novelist and poet, and has even been published in the 2021/2022 literary arts WITS anthology. She has many hobbies, such as the most major in her life, reading! She also enjoys jounraling/writing poems, sketching, painting, collaging, etc
Kayla Chan
Kayla Chan is a junior at Jesuit High School. She is a Chinese American passionate about racial justice, houselessness, and promoting social equity. Currently, she is a member of Jade dance team (a Chinese cultural dance team), and helps to coach weekly rhythmic gymnastics and ballet classes. Additionally, she is part of the Rose Haven Youth Outreach Board, and loves reading, fencing, matcha lattes, and spending time with friends and family. She is so excited about joining CrochetforChnge, and looks forward to supporting community wide social justice issues, through the intersection of art and advocacy work.