The Women's Center will host the third Scarf Frenzy event on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 beginning at noon on the second floor of the Dunbar Library. The event is a collaboration by the Women's Center, the Library and the Knitting and Crocheting Circle service group.
"What we do is hang scarves and hats on the railings around the stairs, a couple of fake trees we hang things onto, and put many things around that area as we can. Then exactly at noon, I announce okay, please come and help yourself to whatever warm item you need," said Cindy Vanzant, assistant director at the Women's Center
Vanzant also mentioned that she has to encourage students to get up. “When some of the students see others trickling over there," they become interested in parusing the winter gear.
The two groups work on a variety of cold weather necessities such as afghans, blankets, sweaters and more which are donated to Michael's Carehouse, Greene County Children's Services, Hannah's Treasure Chest and other centers and organizations.
As of June 7, 2017, over 179 afghans, and 512 scarves have been made by the knitting group and donated to numerous individuals according to Vanzant.
Vanzant believes this event is a way to give back to the students.
"We wouldn't be here if it weren't for the students, and not only should we help them excel in academics and to be successful, it also important that the students are comfortable and able to attend class. We love the students and they make our day," she said.
"We are all in this together, and doing community service whether it's for your own community here at Wright State or out in the Miami Valley community – it's very important and something we can all contribute too," Vanzant said.
