OPEN LETTER TO COMMON GROUND WOMEN'S CENTER & HEALTH CLINIC, NEW ORLEANS, LA
Hello Common Ground Health Clinic and Women's Shelter in Algiers, New Orleans!
I've always been told that "things will be done not on my schedule, but on God's schedule" and again that saying is held up as a lesson for me today! 
The Harlem Knitting Circle, like many other organizations around the globe wanted to, in some small way, help the community of New Orleans. I'm sure those that those that could send money did that, but not all of us have the capability or resources to do so, but it doesn't mean we couldn't help.
As the founder of The Harlem Knitting Circle, and my father's side of the family is from Louisiana, I knew I had to do my part.
I remain shocked and saddened by the second onslaught and devastation that the survivors that came to NYC had to deal with..., and sadly are still going through.
The items that my group
made were ready to be sent in Dec'05, but after all the up and downs, and meetings, and introductions, and people telling me "it's wonderful what you did" and then disappearing or not returning calls or emails, I knew I just wanted to send the items directly into the heart of New Orleans!
made were ready to be sent in Dec'05, but after all the up and downs, and meetings, and introductions, and people telling me "it's wonderful what you did" and then disappearing or not returning calls or emails, I knew I just wanted to send the items directly into the heart of New Orleans! These blankets that are being sent are for the children who survived Katrina and all the aftermath-natural and man-made.
I have been very vocal
about the "glass ceiling" I've run into while trying to help my brothers and sisters! I represent not the elite, but those that know they can't "write a check" or "snap their fingers and build a house," but realize they can "help with their humanity."
about the "glass ceiling" I've run into while trying to help my brothers and sisters! I represent not the elite, but those that know they can't "write a check" or "snap their fingers and build a house," but realize they can "help with their humanity." No..., I personally couldn't write a check either, but oh..., can I organize!
And I am of the opinion that a check can bounce, money will dry up, and governments will ask for it back, but the well for humanity is bottomless!
I hope that these blankets that I will start sending out on this Memorial Day Weekend will bring comfort to the children of New Orleans. We must never forget this devastation of human life and use our memories to build anew!
Sincerely,
Ms. Anntoinette Stacy Njoya Angrum-
Founder/Director of "The Harlem Knitting Circle"
&
The Knitters and Crocheters of "The Harlem Knitting Circle" and CO.
art! You go girls! 
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