Karma for Cara Foundation microgrant recipients have competed in an application process alongside other young people who have spearheaded exceptional service projects that benefit their communities. In order to qualify for a K4C award, an applicant must be 18 years of age or younger, and the project must take place in the US.
Who? Caroline (16) & other members of Frontier Girls Troop 109
What? New Baby Gift Bags
Where? Hawkins, TX
Why? To support Open Door Resource Center which provides evidence-based information, cost-free services, and practical support to women and families experiencing an unexpected or unsupported pregnancy.
| What inspired you to start this project? | Because I wanted to help mothers and babies, for my Frontier Girls Eagle Level “Make A Difference Award,* I wanted to make New Baby Gift Bags containing two handmade brushed cotton receiving blankets, a handmade baby hat, and information on breastfeeding for the new mother. * The Make A Difference Award is a community service project organized and led by a student |
| While working on your project, what surprised you? | When ordering lots of fabric online, you might not get square yards. I ordered 25 yards and it came in 8.5 yd bolts! So I had to order some extra because I needed whole yards to make blankets that were 1 yard square. |
| What do you feel you learned from this experience? | How to use a serger machine. How to search for and order products online How much people appreciate handmade items |
| How did Karma for Cara impact your project? | Without your help, this project would not have happened as we could not afford the money for fabric. You provided the money for the 50+ yards of flannel that I needed!! |
| How will your project continue to impact others? | The resource center has a parental education program, and as the mothers complete the stages of the program they are given baby items, which would include my baby bags. |
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