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| JoAnne White, volunteer coordinator for Hart Comfort House, Amie Acton, owner of Yarn Over, and Scott Swift, Executive Director of Hart Comfort House |
The Community Making Project, organized by Amie Acton of Yarn Over in Alfred Station, was an overwhelming success. Acton and the staff of the Hart Comfort House pose with a sampling of the donated goods. Final count was 62 handmade items: 33 bears, 25 blankets, and 4 shawls. Donations came in from across Allegany and Steuben county and beyond, contributing to a treasured gift for the residents of the Hart House and their families. "The project was inspired by one of our community members, Zoe Coombs who passed away last year" said Acton. "I gave her a handknit bear the last time I visited and it provided great comfort in her final days. I wanted to organize a project that would do the same for others. I think Zoe would approve!"
Photo left to right: JoAnne White, volunteer coordinator for Hart Comfort House, Amie Acton, owner of Yarn Over, and Scott Swift, Executive Director of Hart Comfort House
