Our Shared Acts of Kindness in August

August often feels like a transition between two seasons. Summer is still with us, but our thoughts are gradually turning towards autumn — new plans, gatherings, and the activities that lie ahead.

For Steidzīgo Bērnu Fejas, this is a time of steady, dedicated work. It is important not only to create items for babies today, but also to prepare materials, sets, and gifts so that care will be there in the months to come. Behind every one of these supplies are many hours of handwork, thoughtfulness, and the involvement of many people.

July's charity fairs give way to August gatherings, while summer days offer new opportunities to tell more people about what we do. Little by little, the circle of those who know about the Fairies and support their work continues to grow.

Thank you to everyone who was part of this shared effort in August: those who supported us through donations and monthly contributions, knitted and sewed, joined our gatherings, helped prepare gifts and sets, took part in charity fairs, and shared our stories. Thanks to your support, care continues to find its way to babies and their families.

Thanks to you, together we were able to:

Create: 702 items for babies and hospitals.

Purchase: 40 skeins of yarn for our Fairies.

What happened in August

• On 8 August, we took part in the “Augustiņš” fair in Vērmanes Garden in Riga.

• On 15 August, ten participants at the Fairies' gathering knitted 57 plush octopuses. These toys will become gifts for mothers on 1 September.

• Also on 15 August, we joined the celebrations for Riga's birthday. The book fair “Rīgas draugi ciemos brauca” took place in Vērmanes Garden, bringing together representatives of foreign embassies, the City of Riga, and various cultural communities.

• On 18 August, we prepared 37 “Knit an Octopus Yourself” kits for use at future charity fairs.

• On 20 August, we prepared 50 gifts for mothers staying in hospital.

• From 21 to 23 August, we took part in a three-day charity fair at the Spice shopping centre.

• On 27 August, we delivered 360 items knitted and sewn by our Fairies to Pauls Stradiņš Clinical University Hospital.

• On 28 August, we delivered 50 gifts for mothers and 59 items sewn by our Fairies to the Children's Clinical University Hospital.

• On 31 August, an article about our organisation was published on Maminuklubs.lv: “Steidzīgo bērnu fejas — tās nav tikai darinātas lietiņas” (“Steidzīgo Bērnu Fejas — it's about much more than handmade items”). It tells the story of how the things made by hand represent much more than handicrafts: they carry care, thoughtfulness, and support for families.

No new Fairies joined our circle of monthly supporters in August, but the support of our existing community continued to make a difference. Thanks to monthly contributions, we were able to purchase 40 skeins of yarn, which will be turned into new items for babies.

Preparing for autumn is made up of many small steps that may go unnoticed at first: knitting one more item, putting together a set, preparing a gift, or delivering a package to a hospital. Each one brings support closer to those who need it.

Behind the 702 items created in August are hundreds of hours of work and people who contribute their time, attention, and warmth to our shared mission. When all these efforts come together, care is no longer just an intention — it becomes something tangible, reaching hospitals and being there for families.

Together, we continue to create a space where no one is left without care and attention.