Adopt-A-Machine – Help others help themselves

One of the most important things that we can do is to reach out and support those who are less fortunate. Whether the effort is large or small, it's important to find a way to help that engages your heart and soul. To this end, Cedar Canyon Textiles is proud to sponsor the Adopt-A-Machine program for the women at Amani Ya Juu, a sewing and marketing project in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Amani project serves women who have been marginalized by the circumstances in their lives. Many are refugees from other countries in Africa. All have a strong desire to learn marketable skills, support their families, and find some semblance of stability in spite of the challenges they face on a daily basis. For more information about the Amani project, visit www.amaniafrica.org.

For women in a sewing project, a sewing machine is a precious commodity. It is a huge investment for these women – and a major expense for the project as well. The purpose of the Adopt-A-Machine program is to raise funds to purchase sewing machines for the Amani project. In the past, volunteers have taken machines purchased (or donated) in the US when they traveled to Amani. Unfortunately, parts and/or service are not readily available for these machines, or they don't hold up to the rigors of a production environment. To resolve these issues, we decided to start the Adopt-A-Machine project and use the funds to purchase machines in Nairobi or to fund specific requests for special purchases such as a long-arm quilting machine.

Matching funds

In 2007, Cedar Canyon Textiles is providing matching funds for the Adopt-A-Machine program. Matching funds of up to $500 are available to groups or individuals who make a donation to the project, up to a total of $5000. To take part in the matching funds program, use the donation form which can be downloaded here.

How you can help

You can make a tax-deductible contribution to the Adopt-a-Machine program or the Stitchin' Sisters 2007 travel team, or you can donate supplies for use at Amani.

Click here to download the contribution form.

Supply Request - Click Here to download list.
We have assembled a list of supplies that are very helpful at the mission and still quite portable. If you prefer to send a contribution, please use the form for our Adopt-a-Machine program. (Download this form at www.cedarcanyontextiles.com/amani.php) Your funds will be pooled with other donations to purchase sewing machines and associated supplies for the women at Amani Ya Juu.