Stitches of Comfort

Join a free community crochet class to make teddy bears for NYP officers to give children during frightening or difficult situations.
About this Event

Come spend time with us, connect with neighbors, and help create something comforting for a child.

Queens Black Chamber Foundation, together with our community collaborators and NYPD Community Affairs, invites you to Stitches of Comfort—a FREE community crochet class.

We’ll make small 4–6-inch teddy bears for donation to NYPD. These “trauma bears” can be offered by officers to children during frightening or difficult situations, giving them something soft and comforting to hold.

WHEN:
November 14, 2026
Class time will be shared upon completion of registration.

WHERE:
NYPD Community Center
127 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207

HOW TO REGISTER:

Register your free spo here on eventbrite or
Email [email protected] to register. Please complete registration by email even if you select “Going” on this Facebook event.

WANT TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT?
We’re accepting donations of yarn, crochet hooks, and stuffing.

Donation drop-off:
Queens Black Chamber of Commerce
231-22 Merrick Blvd, Suite B
Laurelton, NY 11413

Donation pickup is also available. Email [email protected] to make arrangements.

Presented by Queens Black Chamber Foundation, with community collaborators:
Community Transitional Services for Outreach and Development
Just a Small Amount of Faith
Queens Black Chamber of Commerce
Community Hope Foundation
Community Hope Home Care
Niccol Gordon

In conjunction with NYPD Community Affairs.

Please invite a friend and share this event. We look forward to creating together and giving back.

Learn a stitch. Make a bear. Bring comfort to a child.