Emme Rylan Instagram – It is pure joy teaching crochet with @fosterpridenyc and @safeplaceforyouth! ❤️ Please check out these amazing organizations that are changing the lives of so many young people! ⠀ “𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 empowers children and teens in foster care to develop their talents, build self-esteem and reach their potential through mentoring relationships and the arts. Each year Foster Pride offers programs to approximately 400 children and teens in foster care throughout New York and Los Angeles.” ⠀ “The goal of our program at 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 is to provide critical resources and empower young people to take control of their lives, supported by trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and positive youth development strategies in a safe, non-judgmental environment. ⠀ ⠀ #𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 Foster Pride’s Handmade program officially launched in Los Angeles this year with our partner S.P.Y @safeplaceforyouth. It’s been a wonderful, collaborative, creative joy to be working with these special and talented individuals. Taught by Foster Pride’s amazing teacher @emmerylan, in just a few weeks, these non-crocheters have become seasoned experts! Stay tuned to see what we make next! 💙🧶🤩 ⠀ Please comment below and let us know what you think! ⠀ #fosterpride @fosterpride #safeplaceforyouth #handmade #crochet #crocheting #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #youtharts #atriskyouth #underserved #makingadifference #fostercare #shelter #housing #empowerment #confidence #teambuilding