CEDARVILLE — The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Cedar Cliff Chapter recently crocheted a sleeping mat to give to Bridges of Hope in Xenia.

For an October service project, the women constructed the mat out of plarn — a yarn made from recycled plastic bags. They used the plarn to crochet a mat that can be used as a barrier against moisture and cold from the ground.

“I’m thankful to live in a country where many respond to the needs of others around them. Although our most recent tornado was costly, it was a blessing to see people come together to help those who were affected by the damage,” Sarah Young, DAR Cedar Cliff Chapter project patriot, said. “Being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution has provided many opportunities to help those who have a need.”

Young presented the mat to Bridges of Hope, an emergency overnight shelter at 1087 W. Second St.

Photos courtesy DAR Cedar Cliff Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Cliff Chapter members crochet a sleeping mat out of plarn, yarn made from recycled plastic bags.

https://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/01/web1_DAR1.jpgPhotos courtesy DAR Cedar Cliff Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Cliff Chapter members crochet a sleeping mat out of plarn, yarn made from recycled plastic bags.

Sarah Young, Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Cliff Chapter project patriot, gives a sleeping mat to Sarah Musselman, Bridges of Hope shelter manager, to distribute to a client.

https://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/01/web1_DARBridges.jpgSarah Young, Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Cliff Chapter project patriot, gives a sleeping mat to Sarah Musselman, Bridges of Hope shelter manager, to distribute to a client.