Giving from your heart what you make with your hands..Comfort Doll Project
A few years ago a Yahoo group was requesting ideas for charity projects and I suggested making dolls for a cause. After dismissing the idea to make dolls for children because of safety reasons, I thought why not give them to abused women who may need a hug? Everyone at some time or another needs a positive gesture,even if from a stranger. The maker of the doll would enjoy the creating from her heart and hands, and the recipient will enjoy the gesture that someone thought of her.
No, this does not raise money nor does it feed or shelter,but it does offer something I feel of great value. It offers a woman in need, a gentle hug and the feeling that other women who may have been in her shoes at one time knows what she endures and assures her there is hope for a brighter future.
I am extending an open invitation worldwide to anyone who wants to make a small (6" or less) doll of any type. Beaded ,Crazy quilted,Art doll,in any form, person,goddess,cat,mermaid,dog,rabbit,etc. I ask that it be 6" or less so it can be carried with ease. You can make a face or leave face area blank,add charms,lace,stitching,beads, anything you wish. This could include a pin for the recipient to wear for comfort. Make it cheerful! You may include a note if you desire, I will be adding a special card to all dolls. You may also submit a name(s) of shelter for consideration to receive a batch of dolls. I will be shipping a dozen dolls to a shelter within the US as they arrive. I will also document on this page where the dolls have gone, who made them. Jo Newsham kindly agreed to collect dolls from New Zealand,Australia,and anyone closer to that area for distribution there. Please contact me and I will forward to Jo.Please visit the Comfort Doll Blog to see the wonderful dolls received to date.
I hope you find this a legitimate and worthy cause. The pain and embarrassment many women go through more often than you think is uncalled for. We need to show them they are worthy and can change their lives. They have the strength to go forward,and may just need a gentle nudge to recognize it. If that nudge is in the form of a small doll filled with love,then let's make dolls!
No, this does not raise money nor does it feed or shelter,but it does offer something I feel of great value. It offers a woman in need, a gentle hug and the feeling that other women who may have been in her shoes at one time knows what she endures and assures her there is hope for a brighter future.
I am extending an open invitation worldwide to anyone who wants to make a small (6" or less) doll of any type. Beaded ,Crazy quilted,Art doll,in any form, person,goddess,cat,mermaid,dog,rabbit,etc. I ask that it be 6" or less so it can be carried with ease. You can make a face or leave face area blank,add charms,lace,stitching,beads, anything you wish. This could include a pin for the recipient to wear for comfort. Make it cheerful! You may include a note if you desire, I will be adding a special card to all dolls. You may also submit a name(s) of shelter for consideration to receive a batch of dolls. I will be shipping a dozen dolls to a shelter within the US as they arrive. I will also document on this page where the dolls have gone, who made them. Jo Newsham kindly agreed to collect dolls from New Zealand,Australia,and anyone closer to that area for distribution there. Please contact me and I will forward to Jo.Please visit the Comfort Doll Blog to see the wonderful dolls received to date.
I hope you find this a legitimate and worthy cause. The pain and embarrassment many women go through more often than you think is uncalled for. We need to show them they are worthy and can change their lives. They have the strength to go forward,and may just need a gentle nudge to recognize it. If that nudge is in the form of a small doll filled with love,then let's make dolls!
Vanessa Hall
Allison Aller
Gerry Hookstra
Sherry Wade
Terri Takacs
Monica Magness
Pam Kellogg and her mother Adria
Charlene Ogle
Courtney Prudhomme
Pat Winter
Allison Aller
Gerry Hookstra
Sherry Wade
Terri Takacs
Monica Magness
Pam Kellogg and her mother Adria
Charlene Ogle
Courtney Prudhomme
Pat Winter
I give from
my heart
what I make from
what I make from
my hand
email to contribute at angell100@comcast.net
Thank You!!!!!
I delivered our 1st dozen Comfort Dolls on 7/31/07 to the Stepping Stone Shelter in Indiana. Donors listed below.
The 2nd dozen was shipped to New Mexico to La Casa in Las Cruces 8/15/07
Donors listed below.
Donors listed below.
The 3rd dozen went to Holland Michigan to A place for Women 8/20/07.
The 4th dozen from donors below went to YCC in Ogden,UTAH.8/24/07
Linda Feuge
Marjorie Holme(2)
Sandy Gordon
Sue Brown,
Ati Ham Sas (Norway), Wendy Shu(Singapore), Cat Baumgartner
Pat Winter
Pam Kellogg & her Mother Adria,
Judy Grant
Marjorie Holme(2)
Sandy Gordon
Sue Brown,
Ati Ham Sas (Norway), Wendy Shu(Singapore), Cat Baumgartner
Pat Winter
Pam Kellogg & her Mother Adria,
Judy Grant
Pam Kellogg (Illinois)
Sandy(California)
Wendy Shu(Singapore)
Ati Ham Sas(Norway)
Sherry Wade(2)(California)
Jackie Young (Illinois)
Courtney Prudhomme(2)(Louisiana)
Pat Winter(3)(Indiana)
Sandy(California)
Wendy Shu(Singapore)
Ati Ham Sas(Norway)
Sherry Wade(2)(California)
Jackie Young (Illinois)
Courtney Prudhomme(2)(Louisiana)
Pat Winter(3)(Indiana)
The 5th dozen from donors below was sent to the Calcasico Women's Shelter in Lake Charles, Louisiana
You can see all dolls on my blog at www.comfortdolls.blogspot.com
Jo Newsham from New Zealand volunteered to collect and distribute Comfort Dolls "across the pond". She will send to AU and NZ shelter's. This is a worldwide project,so please feel free to send to NZ or US. Your choice, we are happy to receive from everywhere, however convenient for you.
10th dozen went to Bethany House in Somerset,Kentucky
The 7th dozen from donors below went to Safehaven in Waterbury,Connecticut
Fact: Domestic abuse occurs on every income level so please do not stereotype the abused.
Fact: In 1974 the first shelter for battered women was established.
Fact: Many victims of abuse do not even realize that they are victims. They think it is a way of life
Fact: About 1 in 3 American women have been physically or sexually assaulted by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their life.
CC Peyton(HI)
Kirsten Schmidt(Germany)
Sherry Wade(2)(GA)
Kathy Vorenburg(2)(NM)
Maureen Bond(AU)
Pam Kellogg(IL)
Adria(8)(IL)
Kirsten Schmidt(Germany)
Sherry Wade(2)(GA)
Kathy Vorenburg(2)(NM)
Maureen Bond(AU)
Pam Kellogg(IL)
Adria(8)(IL)
The 6th Dozen plus 4(16 dolls) from donors below went to YWCA Evanston,IL
Maii-Liis Peacock(TX)
Marja Visser(Netherlands)
Kathy Vorenburg(2)(NM)
Mary Lear(2)(LA)
JoTee(NM)
Pam Kellogg(IL)
Adria(4)(IL)
Marja Visser(Netherlands)
Kathy Vorenburg(2)(NM)
Mary Lear(2)(LA)
JoTee(NM)
Pam Kellogg(IL)
Adria(4)(IL)
Lilla LeVine(HI)
Kathy Vorenberg(NM)
Sandy Mannen((WA)
Monique Vincent(France)
Pam Kellogg(2)(IL)
Nathalie Louquen(France)
Eliane(France)
Mamie Simone(France)
Adria(3)(IL)
Kathy Vorenberg(NM)
Sandy Mannen((WA)
Monique Vincent(France)
Pam Kellogg(2)(IL)
Nathalie Louquen(France)
Eliane(France)
Mamie Simone(France)
Adria(3)(IL)
The 8th dozen from above donors went to DAWN in Washington
9th dozen was distributed in New Zealand
Sylvie Leandre of France
Freda Butler of IL (2)
Fanchon Mandras of France
Linda Barraclough of AU
Carol Anne Conway of UK
Pam Kellogg of Il (3)
Mesuline Tottey of England
Linda Baudreau of Nova Scotia(2)
Freda Butler of IL (2)
Fanchon Mandras of France
Linda Barraclough of AU
Carol Anne Conway of UK
Pam Kellogg of Il (3)
Mesuline Tottey of England
Linda Baudreau of Nova Scotia(2)
DONORS:
Jo Newsham(NZ)
Dy Taylor(AU),
Christine Free(AU),
Joy McCarty(NZ),
Alison McDougall(NZ),
Linda Barraclough(AU)
Maureen Bond(AU)
Jo Newsham(NZ)
Dy Taylor(AU),
Christine Free(AU),
Joy McCarty(NZ),
Alison McDougall(NZ),
Linda Barraclough(AU)
Maureen Bond(AU)
Pat Winter of IN
Adria of IL
Freda Butler of IL
Christine from France(2)
Terri Takacs of CT (7)
The 11th dozen from below donors went to Mid Valley Women's Crisis Center in Salem Oregon
Donors are:
Linda Boudreu of Nova Scotia(2)
Gail Pearce of CA(3)
Adria(3) of IL
Pam Kellogg of IL
Terri Takacs of CT (2)
VeldaStanley of Canada
Linda Boudreu of Nova Scotia(2)
Gail Pearce of CA(3)
Adria(3) of IL
Pam Kellogg of IL
Terri Takacs of CT (2)
VeldaStanley of Canada
The 12th dozen from below donors went toThe Bridge over Troubled Water in Pasadena,Texas
13th dozen went to SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN in Naples Florida
Donors are:
Pam Kellogg of IL
Adria of IL (2)
Christina Crawford of CO
Bettsi McComb of CA
Terri Takacs of CT
Donval of France
Gail Pierce of CA
Linda Themer of IN (2)
Linda Boudreau of Nova Scotia
Pat Winter of IN
Pam Kellogg of IL
Adria of IL (2)
Christina Crawford of CO
Bettsi McComb of CA
Terri Takacs of CT
Donval of France
Gail Pierce of CA
Linda Themer of IN (2)
Linda Boudreau of Nova Scotia
Pat Winter of IN
The14th dozen from below donors went to Green Hills Womens Shelter in Trenton MO
Linda Themer of IN (3)
Adria of IL (3)
Pam Kellogg of IL
Darlene Wilkinson of VA
Sammy Stafney of OR (3)
Rosy of France
The15th dozen went to Safe Harbor in Greenville,South Carolina
Donors are:
Adria of IL (5)
Anne Bernstein of MD (3)
Pat Winter of IN (4)
Adria of IL (5)
Anne Bernstein of MD (3)
Pat Winter of IN (4)
The 16th dozen from below donors went to Angel Wings Outreach Center in Mendenhall,Mississippi
Donors are:
Monica Magness of AL
Sylvie Leandre of France
Rolanda Patterson of TX
Bennie Harman of FL
Adria of IL (2)
Pam Kellogg of IL
Wendy Shu of Singapore (2)
Charleen Pawlik of WY (3)
Monica Magness of AL
Sylvie Leandre of France
Rolanda Patterson of TX
Bennie Harman of FL
Adria of IL (2)
Pam Kellogg of IL
Wendy Shu of Singapore (2)
Charleen Pawlik of WY (3)
Jan Bartlet of NV
Adria of IL (2)
Pam Kellogg of IL
Francesca Jones of N.Wales UK
Wendy Shu of Singapore(2)
Charleen Pawlik of WY
Laura Campanelli of FL
Rolonda Patterson of TX
Sylvie Leandre of France
Bennie Harman of FL
The 17th dz went to Women's Resource Center in Glen White, West Virginia
The 18th dozen from below donors went to New Day Shelter in Ashland Wisconsin
This shipment was sponsored by
Freda Butler
Thank YOU!!
Freda Butler
Thank YOU!!
This shipment was sponsored by
Freda Butler
Thank you!!
Freda Butler
Thank you!!
Pam Kellogg of Illinois
Sher Miller of TN
Wendy Shu of Singapore
Bennie Harman of Florida
Annie Bernstein of MD
Charlene Pawlik of WY
Jan Bartlett of NV
Kathryn Koenig of PA
Noel Poupard of France
Sher Miller of TN
Wendy Shu of Singapore
Bennie Harman of Florida
Annie Bernstein of MD
Charlene Pawlik of WY
Jan Bartlett of NV
Kathryn Koenig of PA
Noel Poupard of France
Annie Bernstein
Charlene Pawlik
Cher Miller
Wendy Shu
Kathryn Koenig
Jan Bartlett
Noel Poupard
Adria
Pam Kellog
Bennie Harman
Charlene Pawlik
Cher Miller
Wendy Shu
Kathryn Koenig
Jan Bartlett
Noel Poupard
Adria
Pam Kellog
Bennie Harman
The 20th dozen from donors below went to Daybreak in Jasper Alabama
The 21st dozen from donors below went to Women in Need in Pennsylvania
Sherry Klemmt
Noel Poupard
Pam Kellogg
Adria
Bennie Harman
Teri Dusenbury
Sher Miller
Becky Bunn
Sherry Wade
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Pat Winter
Gatherings
You can see some ideas for free form dolls I created at
Teri Dusenbury
Adria
Bennie Harman
Charlene Pawlik
Noel Poupard
Becky Dunn
Melanie WIllows
Sherry Wade
The 22nd dozen from below donors when to New Hope for Women in Maine
Teri Dusenbury
Adria
Pam Kellogg
Noel Poupard
Sherry Klemmt
Bennie Harman
Becky Bunn
Sherry Wade
The 23rd dozen from below donors went to Doorways in Virginia
.The 24th dozen from donors below went to The Shelter in Ohio
Sammy Stafney ~ Sammy donated her collected dolls from friends to offer them a more needful place to live. A very sweet gesture that is most appreciated.
Lisa Rauch
The 25th dozen from below donors went to Cornerstone Manor in New York
Lisa Rauch
Sammy Stafney
Pat Winter
The 26th dozen from donors below went to Gateway Battered Women's Shelter in Colorado
The 27th dozen from below donors went to Shelter for abused Spouse and Children in Hawaii
The 28th dozen from below donors is going to Verde Valley Sanctuary in Arizona
The 29th dozen from donors below is going to CVFF in Iowa
Linda Boudreau
Christina Crawford
Becky Bunn
Jan Bartlett
Charleen Pawlik
Anne Sarder
The 30th dozen from below donors went to Family Crisis Center in Maryland
The 31st dozen from below donors went to NEWS in California
The 32nd dozen dolls from donors below went to Advocates for Battered Women in Arkansas
This shipment was sponsored by Annie Bernstein.
Thank you!!!
Sponsored by Annie Bernstein
Thank you!
Sponsored by Annie Bernstein
Thanks Annie!!
These Comfort Dolls were the first donation. To see all of the donations to date please visit the
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If you do not make dolls and want to help, you may sponsor a shipment of dolls. Email me for details. Thank you.
The 33rd dozen from below donors went to Vermont Network in Vermont
The 34th dozen from donors below went to Avalon Center in Crossville Tennessee
Wendy Shu
Lyn Palazzo
Nancy Collins
Patti Koosed
Freda Butler
Jan Bartlett
Beverly Sams
Sherri Pruitt
Beverly Sams
Nora Goodman
Jan Bartlett
Debra Newton
Patti Koosed
Wendy Shu
The 35th dozen from donors below went to Central Wyoming Rescue Center in Wyoming
Patti Koosed
Wendy Shu
Freda Butler
Debra Newton
Jan Bartlett
Beverly Sams
Sherri Pruitt
The 36th dozen from below donors went to Kodiak Woman's Resource & Crisis Center in Kodiak Alaska
All twelve dolls were donated by Judith McCarthy of Australia
This shipment was sponsored by Jan Bartlett of Nevada
Thank you Jan!
The 37th dozen from donors below went to Womens Crisis Center in Minnesota
Beverly Sams
Chaska Peacock
Jan Bartlett
Carol Kujala
Pat Winter
Debra Newton
Brenda Salzano
Patti Koosed
Sponsored by Debra Newton
Thank you Debra!
The 38th dozen from below donors went to Womens Center in Coeur d' Alene Idaho
Marilyn Goodman
Kim Snover
Jan Bartlett
Chaska Peacock
Debra Newton
Brenda Salzano
Pat Winter
Sponsored by Melissa Newton
Thank you Melissa!
The 39th dozen from below sponsors went to People's Place in Milford Delaware
Jan Bartlett
Judith McCarthy
Nancy Collins
Barbara Chatteron Luuring
Sponsored by Jan Bartlett of Nevada
Thank you Jan!!
The 40th dozen from below donors went to Montana Coalition against Domestic Violence in Bozeman Montana
Nancy Collins
Judith McCarthy
Maryann Davidson
Jan Bartlett
Sponsored by Nancy Collins of FL
Thank you Nancy!
The 41st dozen from donors below went to Women's Shelter in Cedartown Georgia
Ann Freeman
Valeta Stafney
Pam Kellogg
Judith McCarthy
Orinda Spence
Patti Koosed
The 42nd dozen from donors below went to Famiily Life Center in El Dorado Kansas
Valeta Stafney
Pam Kellogg
Ann Freeman
Judith McCarthy
Orinda Spence
Patti Koosed
The 43rd dozen from below donors went to Womansplace in Brockton Massachusettes
Valeta Stafney
Nancy Collins
Patti Koosed
Ann Freeman
Orinda Spence
Judith McCarthy
Pam Kellogg
The 44th dozen from below donors went to CAAW in Reno Nevada
Ann Freeman of CO
Jan Bartlett of NV
Valeta Stafney of OR
Kirsten Schmidt of Germany
Pamela Perry of KY
Diane Yates of TN
Brenda Salzano of OR
Cristina Galliher of CA
Sherry Ellison of CA
Sponsored by Jan Bartlett of Nevada
Thank you Jan!!!
The 45th dozen from below donors went to Sojourner House in Providence Rhode Island
Jan Bartlett of NV
Pamela Perry of KY
Sherry Ellison of CA
Cristina Galliher of CA
Brenda Salzano of OR
Diane Yates of TN
Kirsten Schmidt of Germany
The 46th dozen from below donors went to Womans Space in Lawrenceville New Jersey
Sherry Ellisoon of CA
Kirsten Schmidt of Germany
Pamela Perry of KY
Diane Yates of TN
Jan Bartlett of NV
Brenda Salzano of OR
Cristina Galliher of CA
Sponsored by Sherry Ellison of CA
Thank you Sherry!
The 47th dozen from below donors went to KIBOIS Womens Shelter in Stigler Oklahoma
Sherry Ellison of CA
Cristina Galliher of CA
Brenda Salzano of OR
Diane Yates of TN
Pamela Perry of KY
The 48th dozen from below donors went to Onslow Women's Shelter in Jacksonville N. Carolina
Sherry Ellison of Ca
Cristina Galliher of CA
Brenda Salzano of OR
Diane Yates of TN
Pamela Perry of KY
The 49th dozen from below donors went to Safe Shelter in Jamestown N. Dakota on 4-16-09
Pamela Perry of KY
Pam Suver of OH
Noel Poupar of CA
Angela Bachelor of the UK
Lisa Lentini of NJ
Beverly Sams of VA
The 50th dozen from below donors went to SAFE Shelter in Kerney Nebraska on 4-16-09
Noel Poupard of CA
Pamela Perry of KY
Pam Suver of OH
Lisa Lentini of NJ
Beverly Sams of VA
The 51st dozen from below donors went to New Beginnings in Laconia New Hampshire on 4-16-09
Lisa Lentini of NJ
Beverly Sams of VA
Noel Poupard of CA
Pam Suver of OH
Pamela Perry of KY
The 52nd dozend from below donors went to DVSAC in Grass Valley California on 4-16-09
Pam Suver of OH
Noel Poupard of CA
Lisa Lentini of NJ
Beverly Sams of VA
This shelter was nominated by Sherry Ellison. Thank you Sherry!
The 53rd dozen from below donors went to My Sisters Place in Washington DC
Judith McCarthy
Claire
Vicki Torcello
Patti Koosed
Ann Freeman
Sherry Ellison
Noel Poupard
Kathleen Ward.
This shelter was nominated by Annie Bernstein and sponsored by Sherry Ellison
Thank you ladies!!
The 54th dozen from below donors went to The Caring Place in Valporaiso Indiana.
Judith McCarthy
Claire
Vicki Torcello
Patti Koosed
Ann Freeman
Sherry Ellison
Noel Poupard
Kathleen Ward
This shelter was nominated by Pat Winter
The 55th dozen from donors below went to Every Woman's House in Wooster Ohio
Noel Poupard of CA
Judith McCarthy of S. AU,
Sherry Ellison of CA
Ann Freeman of CO
Patti Koosed of OR
Vicki Torcello of AU
Claire X of England
Kathleen Ward of WI
The 56th, 57th plus 6 addition dolls from donors below went to Comfort Cottage in Decatur Illinois by request of Kathy Lipe
Judith McCarthy
Jan Bartlett
Claire X
Patti Koosed
Ann Freeman
Sherry Ellison
Noel Poupard
The 58th dozen dolls from donors of "Make Mine Pink" went to Enchanted Makeover shelter in Taylor Michigan
Carol Kujala
Patricia Rose
Jennifer
Gail Friend
Gail Caldwell
Susie Durrschmidt
Lisa McDoonald
Nancy Coeur d' Alene
