Support Our Work

We are incredibly thankful for the continued support of the Hugh J. Andersen Foundation, the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, and the constant generous support of individual donors like you.

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Specific Needs

Our program is small, and every dollar donated helps us continue to provide a space for our students & volunteers to learn new skills, express their creativity, and build connections across our communities. We are a program of Sub-Saharan African Youth & Family Services in Minnesota, a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in Minnesota, and all contributions are fully tax-deductible. Please consider donating at the link below.

  • Large cuts of drapey fabric for dresses & abayas (4+ yards)

  • Functional Vacuum 🙃🫠🫠

  • Basic Laptop/Chromebook + 720p Projector for tracing PDF patterns

  • Working Sewing Machines to give to new sewing students

    • Less than 30 years old preferred - lighter to carry & easier for beginners to learn

    • We cannot accept machines in cabinets at this time.

  • Materials for Starter Kits to give to new sewing students

    • seam rippers

    • fabric scissors

    • thread snips

    • pin cushions

    • bobbins (all types)

Always Useful

  • Fabric

  • Yarn

  • Knitting Needles

  • Notions - thread, zippers, elastic, stitch counters, gauge rulers, ribbon, etc

  • Looms & weaving supplies

  • Embroidery Floss & supplies