Mission Statement:
The Embroidery Network Foundation (ENF), a 501(c)(3) entity, established by the National Network of Embroidery Professionals, is designed to provide a channel for the commercial embroidery industry to respond to persons in need. The focus of the Embroidery Network Foundation is the collection of and distribution of new clothing to women’s shelters and responding to those in need when they are faced with national or natural disasters.
* Clothing Donations - The commercial embroidery industry represents a resource of new clothing, such as samples, mis-marked inventory and over-runs, which can be donated to those in need.
* Embroidery Supplies and Equipment - Through the ENF, embroiderers can contribute embroidery supplies and equipment to assist fellow shop owners who have experienced unforeseen damage in a disaster.
* Financial Donations – are fundamental to meeting the goals of the ENF. They allow the Foundation to reach beyond the existing supply of donated new clothing to meet the specific needs of a shelter, family, school or other entity needing help. Proceeds from the sale of the Hooper Collectible Figurines also expand the endeavors of the Foundation.
Management:
A volunteer Board and staff administer the ENF. Therefore one hundred percent of all financial contributions go toward meeting the goals of the ENF. All clothing is inventoried upon receipt and upon disbursement. All persons contributing to the ENF are mailed an acknowledgement of their donation.
Programs:
Do Duds, the Women's Shelter Program -
This is a clothing collection drive, held at NNEP events, for women's shelters.
Do Duds Contributions to Date:
August 2005 - Collected and donated clothing to a women's shelter in Las Vegas, NV
July 2005 - Collected and donated clothing to a women's shelter in Nashville, TN
April 2005 - Collected and donated clothing for a women's shelter in Lincoln, NE
Hooper Collectibles Figurines Program –
This is a fundraising vehicle for the ENF. The Collectibles are available for purchase at all NNEP events and may be purchased by mail.
[ Hooper Collectible Form (.pdf) ]
Disaster Relief Program -
This program was established in response to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster and will remain in place to meet on-going and future needs. The Disaster Relief Program collects new clothing and/or purchases requested items for persons or groups with whom the ENF is working.
[ Foundation Disaster Relief Form (.pdf) ]
Disaster Relief Contributions to Date:
Oct 2005 - 3 boxes of new apparel went to families of school children in LA
Oct 2005 - 13 boxes of new apparel, jackets went to families of school children in LA
Response from the school adminstrator:
The happy tears that came from the students and the families were very emotional for all of us. We sincerely appreciate all the boxes that we received last week. We were able to start distributing the clothes on Thursday. I did not realize how many families were in need until so many people showed up. Some of the families brought pictures of where their homes use to be and there was nothing left but the foundation. I ended up coming home Thursday night myself and cleared all my closets of clothes that I could do without so I can give them away next week. I am putting together some pictures for everyone to be able to see online of the devastation of the school and the area. I will send you a link as soon as I have time to put them together.
Thanks again so much for your help and your prayers.
Jerry Arnone
Holy Cross
Oct 2005 - 12 boxes of school supplies went to school in LA
Oct 2005 - 3 boxes of inventory went to an embroiderer in LA that lost everything, referred by fellow industry person with first hand report.
Oct 2005 - 2 boxes of clothing and children's jackets shipped to Gretma Elementary School, LA.
Sept 2005 - boxes of clothing to family of relocated embroiderers that lost everything
Sept 2005 - boxes of clothing, essentials and a new toy, books to 3-generation family (4 yrs. old through grandparents) that lost everything
Sept 2005 – Children’s socks (16 dozen) and underwear (10 dozen) sent to Vogel Intermediate School, Spring, TX – requested by the reading teacher
Sept 2005 – Children’s socks (20 dozen) sent to Connection Program, Northside School District, San Antonio, TX – requested by head of the Connection Program
Sept 2005 – Children’s clothing (64 pounds of children’s donated clothing) sent to Ryan Elementary School, Houston, TX – requested by head of student in-take
ENF is a 501(c)(3) entity. It is the responsibility of the donor to determine the value of materials donated. Personal donations are tax deductible. Please keep a copy of any contributions to the ENF for your records.
