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Frequently Ask Questions
Q: How do I join AFH? A: To join Angels for Hope click on the tab at the top of this page labeled Join AFH.
Q: How many items must I make? A: Upon joining Angels for Hope you are making a commitment to make one item per week. Once you have learned the pattern you will be assigned one Angel, butterfly or smiley (your choice) per week and you will send directly to the recipient.
Q: How much does it cost? A: With the rise in postage the cost for an Angel is approximately $3.00.
Q: Can I share the pattern with my community group? A: No, Angels for Hope is an individual charity and each person must join to receive the patterns. If you wish your group to participate click on the "special projects" tab above and choose group participation.
Q: Can I use my own patterns? A: No, Angels for Hope has 3 patterns. The Angel, the butterfly and the smiley face. Upon joining you will be given access to these patterns. Only these patterns are used within our charity.
Q: Do you have knitting patterns as well as crochet? A: No, Angels for Hope is strictly a crochet charity.
Q: How hard are your patterns? A: Our butterfly and smiley face patterns are basic patterns using chains, double crochet, slip stitch type stitches. Our Angel pattern is a rather advanced pattern and we don't consider it a beginners project.
Q: Do I have to make all 3 items to be a member? A: No, your commitment upon joining is to send out one item per week. It is your choice if you wish to make Angels, butterflies, smiley faces or all three.
Q: What if I go on vacation and cannot send a request? A: We realize everyone has a busy life :) If you need to be skipped any given week you just let us know and if you need up to 2 months off that is fine as well. Anything over 2 months we do ask that you unsub and return when life settles down for you and you are able to participate again.
Q: Can I deduct the cost of my yarn, postage and other expenses from my taxes? A: Yes, Angels for Hope is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. All your expenses may be deducted when you do your federal income taxes.
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