Our Causes

  • Navajo Nation Schools
  • Project Linus
  • Seamen's Church Institute
  • Support Military Heroes
  • Chemo Caps
  • Kids' Closet
  • Flowing Wells Schools

Navajo Nation Schools

OPK members craft hand-knit sweaters, ponchos, mittens, hats, and scarves for students at Dilcon Community and Seba Dalkai Boarding Schools. Both schools are part of the Navajo Nation, located just north of Winslow, Arizona.

Mittens are needed in Small (8″ long), Medium (9″ long), and Large (10″ long). Click here to download templates.

Project Linus​

Project Linus gives handmade blankets to children of all ages in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. With chapters in every state, the Tucson chapter distributes blankets knitted by OPK members to local children, giving them something personal and comforting that is all their own.

Blankets should be a minimum size of 36 in. x 36 in. and a maximum size of 50 in. x 50 in.

Seamen's Church Institute

SCI upholds the enduring legacy of serving and protecting the personal and professional lives of mariners and seafarers with unwavering compassion and dedication. They are committed to partnering with the maritime industry to ensure dignity within the workplace, and the safety of vessel operations and maritime environments. Through their efforts, they strive to foster a safer, more respectful, and sustainable maritime community, both internationally and domestically. OPK supports their efforts by providing knitted scarves and hats to give to these committed men and women who play such a vital role in our economy and everyday lives.

Scarves should be simple colors (no pastels or neon), with no tassels or fringe.

#4 Knitting Worsted, Size 7, Cast On 26 sts.

Pattern: Knit 1, Slip 1, Knit Across sts.

Repeat pattern until 42″-50″ long.

Operation Support Military Heroes

In 2010, Operation Support Military Heroes started as an after school club at a local elementary school in Maricopa AZ.- Letters To Soldiers Club. They now partner with church youth groups, Boys/Girl Scouts and other organizations to send personal items and cards of support to our troops serving overseas. OPK supplies knitted scarves, hats, and hand-written notes to send.  

Scarves should be simple colors (no pastels or neon), with no tassels or fringe.

#4 Knitting Worsted, Size 7, Cast On 26 sts.

Pattern: Knit 1, Slip 1, Knit Across sts.

Repeat pattern until 42″-50″ long.

Chemo Caps

Using soft yarn, OPK members knit hats for chemotherapy patients, both children and adults, who receive treatment in the Tucson area.

Kids' Closet

As the primary program of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), Kids’ Closet provides new wardrobes for children in need (Head Start through Eighth grade) in the fall and again in the spring. As knitters, OPK members provide hand-made hats to top off the children’s outfits.

Flowing Wells Schools

The Flowing Wells School District is comprised of eleven campuses spanning from early development through high school, serving Tucson’s west side. OPK supports the district by knitting gloves, hats, scarves, cowls, sweaters, and socks for students who need them.

Items should be made with cotton or “super wash” wool. The sizes needed include pre-school through high school. Items are dropped off at the school superintendent’s office.