The Joy of Stitching
If you are searching for a “feel good” program-with-a-purpose, you will touch many lives by using your knitting, sewing or crocheting talents as a Group Projects or Homeworker volunteer. RSVP volunteers work in groups and/or at home to make everything from baby items to quilts to walker/wheelchair bags, and much more. On average, approximately 12,000 of these items are distributed to nonprofit organizations, hospitals, faith-based organizations, schools, etc. throughout Dane County to help their clients of all ages. Click here for a list of 2018 Recipient Agencies.
Our volunteers often tell us this program is what gets them going in the morning—to give from the hand and the heart to neighbors in Dane County. They appreciate the camaraderie, friendship, and social interaction that are part of volunteering together in a group.
Donations are Gladly Accepted
Each year RSVP volunteers recycle thousands of pounds of donated materials. Instead of being sent to landfills, these items are crafted into beautiful, handmade items that are much appreciated by the community members who receive them. If you have acrylic yarn, cotton/cotton blend fabric, fleece, flannel, denim, corduroy or upholstery fabric, sewing notions or batting to donate, contact Kate Seal at or 608-310-7280.
Request Handmade Items
If you represent a community group in need of handmade items, download a Request for Handmade Items Form in printable pdf format and mail to Kate Seal, RSVP, 6501 Watts Road, Suite 250, Madison, WI 53719 or email to .
How to Volunteer
Join us! RSVP has groups in Belleville, Cambridge, Cross Plains, Deerfield, DeForest, Fitchburg, McFarland, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Verona, Waunakee and several sites in Madison. To find out more about using your creative talents to help others, contact Kate Seal at 608-310-7280, or or complete this online form.