Join our team of student volunteers to help create and sell crochet pieces, in which the proceeds are used to support our local refugee communities. Through creativity and collaboration, we aim to foster empowerment, personal growth, and meaningful connections within the AUR and Rome communities.
Our volunteers create handmade crochet items, including bags, accessories, and small stuffed animals.
These pieces are sold on the AUR campus and through our website, with proceeds used to support refugee high school students through essential school supplies.
A student-led university initiative organized by volunteers, supporting refugee education through creative and ethical fundraising.
Funds raised through crochet sales are used to purchase essential school supplies. These supplies support refugee high school students in continuing their education.
Crochet pieces sold to fund education.
Essentials for those who can’t afford it.
Re-using yarn from sweaters to minimize material waste.
Organized by university students and volunteers, driven by community involvement.
Our community is at the heart of everything we do. From student volunteers to supporters and partners, the voices below reflect the shared experiences, connections, and impact that grow from our work.
“I had never crocheted before joining, but I was welcomed immediately. The atmosphere is warm, inclusive, and purpose-driven. It’s empowering to see how small actions can lead to real impact.”
"Joining Loops of Hope made me feel like my creativity actually mattered. What started as a casual crochet session turned into something meaningful, I loved knowing that every piece we made helped support someone’s education."
“What I love most about Loops of Hope is its transparency and heart. You can clearly see where the effort goes—from the yarn in your hands to the support it provides for refugee students.”
“Loops of Hope is more than a club. It’s a space where people connect, learn, and support one another while doing real good. I’ve met some of my closest friends here, all while contributing to a cause I genuinely care about.”
Whether you’re crafting, shopping, or supporting the cause, you’re choosing creativity, empathy, and community impact.
It’s about knowing that something small you do can help change a student’s educational journey.
Whether you’re shopping, volunteering, or supporting the cause, you’re choosing creativity, empathy, and community impact.
It’s about knowing that even small actions can help change a student’s educational journey.
