by caroline | Jan 7, 2013 | Knit Fit, Volunteer Profile
At Beauty Night, we build build self esteem and change lives for women and youth living in poverty. Some of the stories that don’t always get shared are how lives are changed though the relationships we make through our beauty night community. Here is a...
by caroline | Dec 14, 2011 | Events, Knit Fit
Ode to Laura by Caroline Dressed up as Santa was I When Rev dropped off 3 garbage bags stuffed with knitted scarves. “Ladies,” I announced, “Many moons ago, my 11 year old cousin wanted to volunteer all the time. She wanted to help how ever she could...
by caroline | Jun 2, 2010 | In the Media, Knit Fit
Last night we held our first Beauty Night at WISH Drop In Centre’s new building. This morning I checked my email and discovered the article that Blue Planet Green Living wrote about Beauty Night has been posted. It was great to see how far we have come in the...
by caroline | Jan 26, 2010 | Events, In the Media, Knit Fit
Since the tender age of 11, Laura took giving back to a whole new level. This year, she spearheaded the movement that had over ten schools and hundreds of volunteers involved in knitting scarves for Beauty Night participants. On November 22nd and Christmas Eve,...
by caroline | Dec 15, 2009 | Donations/Fundraising, Events, Knit Fit, Volunteer Profile
9 years ago, Caroline MacGillivray held the first Beauty Night at WISH Drop in Centre in Vancouver, BC. 14 volunteers took care of 73 women who attended the event. Many of the attendees live in poverty and experience violence. The opportunity to be in a safe space is...
by jenna | Nov 18, 2009 | Knit Fit
Last night I spoke with Knit Fit founder and program coordinator, Laura Mah. On Monday afternoon, Laura headed to White Rock Elementary to talk about how we can work together to make a difference in the lives of many. Ten year old, Katie Dalinghaus and her class...
