Mittens for Detroit
Coverage of Mittens for Detroit in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit nonprofit Mittens for Detroit loses thousands of gloves in flood, seeks donations to recover
A flood caused by a burst pipe destroyed thousands of gloves stored by Detroit nonprofit Mittens for Detroit, jeopardizing its ability to distribute new gloves to the community. Executive director Wendy Shephard, who runs the organization with volunteer support, launched a fundraising campaign to replace the lost inventory after a $1,000 donation. Community members, including Hamtramck teacher Chris Wilinski, have volunteered to help recover and sort undamaged gloves.
- As heatwave nears, Detroit winter mitten nonprofit suffers setback
A burst pipe damaged over 12,000 pairs of gloves and mittens stored by Detroit nonprofit Mittens for Detroit, causing a setback as they prepare for winter distribution. The nonprofit is seeking community help to rebuild its inventory ahead of the cold-weather season.