Sunday, November 25, 2018, I went home after the store had closed. It had been a long day of the not-so-glamorous tasks of being a small business owner (opening the bills, scheduling payments, working on end of year tax paperwork, plugging in shipping costs, ordering office supplies, and editing photos of store samples) as well as interacting with members of the community who had come in to begin their holiday shopping and holiday crafting. Those interactions are why I don't mind the not-so-glamorous tasks. I was in the kitchen, the volume on the tv turned up and the screen reflected...

Supporting non-profits that continue doing the essential work needed in our communities is important to gather here and we think it's important to the people that shop, take classes, and spend time here. This November 2018 our We Care Wednesday recipient is: enroot. enroot participates in the movement to make America the most welcoming country on earth by helping immigrant students thrive within our education system. enroot students are global citizens and this program celebrates their individuality. The enroot mission spoke to all of us at gather here. And we couldn't agree more that our society is strengthened through the...

Every year we ask the community to make something for others. This year we are collecting handmade winter accessories for our friends at On the Rise in Cambridge. Knit, crochet, or stitch something that will not only provide warmth but will also be a small symbol of a caring community. Drop off your handcrafted accessories by December 17, 2018 so we can deliver them to On the Rise in time for the holidays. Your donation also enters you into a raffle to win some very cool fiber-focused prizes. So get busy with your needles and hooks!

Supporting non-profits that continue doing the essential work needed in our communities is important to gather here and we think it's important to the people that shop, take classes, and spend time here. This October 2018 our We Care Wednesday recipient is: the Cambridge Women's Center. The Cambridge Women's Center supports, educates, and empowers women. The Center provides learning opportunities, support groups, and resources that help women make positive, sustaining changes in their lives and the lives of their children. All their programs and services are provided confidentially and free of charge. *In January 2017 we launched our We Care...

Supporting non-profits that continue doing the essential work needed in our communities is important to gather here and we think it's important to the people that shop, take classes, and spend time here. This August 2018 our We Care Wednesday recipient is: Y2Y. Y2Y Harvard Square was founded in December 2015, because they believe that all young people should have a safe place to sleep and the resources they need to succeed. Y2Y Harvard Square, a student-run overnight shelter, employs a youth-to-youth model to provide a safe and affirming environment for young adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter re-opens on October...