A global organization knitted together to serve.

 
 

Global Knitting Together


2009


YKnit and
CARRY knitting into a greener world

   Carrying About Responsible Recycling by Youth


Wool Power is excited to announce the development of its newest endeavor, CARRY, Knitting a Greener World, a knitting program developed to teach knitting and incorporate aspects of recycling.


The program is designed for youth of all ages and is facilitated through an alliance  with schools, local businesses and national companies. Visionary to future green needs, Wool Power embarks on its first green project. Look for more information in the months to come.
















2007


RESOURCE BUILDING FOR 150 AKUMBA KNITTERS   WOTE, KENYA



In alliance with Mara-fiki Arts (www.mara-fiki.org)  a non-profit 501C3 organization, Wool Power continues to develop resources for 150 Akumba knitters in Wote, Kenya. To date they have received 300 pairs of knitting needles and 1500 balls of diversified yarns. Upon receiving the first shipment of knitting supplies in 2007, the master knitters met together to discuss how they would used. They determined that the resources would belong to all of the Akamba knitters and that they would be used to knit wearable and functional items, along with teaching knitting to their children.

Wool Power is excited to start this alliance, fostering a new cultural exchange  as we explore ways to work together.


   


 


About Sheri Von Urff

Founding Director


Sheri has a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters Degree in the Arts in Therapy. With 30 years of experience utilizing education, healthcare and business, she is honored to have founded an organization that encompasses her strengths in all fields close to her heart and professional dedications. 



Training, Lecture, and Educational Programs


A Celebration of Knitting

  1. -Martins Run, Media, PA

  2. 2006


Wool Power Knitting Group

  1. -The Hickman, West Chester, PA

  2. 2003 - present



A Floral Experience:

Gardening and the Art of Fragrance

  1. -Nordstrom of King of Prussia

  2. 2000


The Art of Aging

  1. -Philadelphia Museum of Art

  2. 1995


The Art of Healing

  1. -PA Academy of the Fine Arts

  2. 1996


Hands Together for Peace

  1. -Woodmere Art Museum

  2. 1996


Marketing and Behavioral Healthcare

  1. -Villanova: MBA Business School

  2. 1994

FUTURE GOALS


To bring several of the Akumba knitters to the United States for a cross cultural knitting exchange

To collaborate with organizations that work with children, supplying them with hand knit whimsical children’s pillows made by the Akumba knitters



GLOBAL GOALS FOR 2008 SURPASSED!

For the Akumba Knitters in Wote, Kenya


1500 balls of yarn donated + 300 pairs of knitting needle


Wool Power would like to thank everyone that donated knitting items to the Akamba knitters.  A very special thanks to Mara-fiki Arts, Inc. for their support of this collaborative vision.


We all send our regards to the Akamba knitters and know that a wonderful home will be created for their new knitting items.