The document expresses feelings of loneliness and a desire for connection while introducing 'Prospering Patch', a project that creates handcrafted toys from recycled materials, each with a positive message aimed at uplifting children in need. It outlines the vision of providing job opportunities and raising awareness about giving back through fun and creative means. The mission of the initiative is to offer comfort and hope to children while promoting a culture of caring and sustainability.

2. I feel…. Alone… Scared…. UNWANTED I Wish I had someone to LOVE me to HUG me

3. I AM SPECIAL & UNIQUE! Hey! I am going to tell all the children that they are special! Along came Prospering Patch….

4. Handcrafted individual soft toys and functional objects. Made from off cut fabric buttons and odd bits Each individually made Each toy has a positive message attached to it

8. *Reach out to children in need *Plant a seed of hope that may bloom and grow in their hearts *By receiving a cuddle toy, immediate comforting occurs *By receiving a positive message, immediate negative thought patterns are broken *Patch a broken heart VISION 1

9. VISION *Create job opportunities for creative people, teaching them a skill, empowering them. *Create new, exciting, fun products for traders to help increase bottom line sales. *In today’s climate, people are desperate, loosing their jobs / home / etc. Provide these items to selected informal vendors *Recycle off cut fabrics from clothing retailers (Cut Manufacture Trim) for a greener earth. 2

10. VISION *Create awareness of giving back and caring through a culture of fun *Corporate gifting for CSR’s *Public can also buy these items privately or donate to a child listed in one of the charities *Other charities / causes to be nominated *Positive messages attached to product for the child at the receiving end, potentially planting a seed of hope in a child’s life and may one day flower 3

11. MISSION HELP OTHERS IN NEED = IN A FUN WAY ADD SUNSHINE TO SOMEONE’S DAY & CHASE THE CLOWD AWAY END UP WITH A UNIQE HANDMADE ITEM RAISE AWARENESS IN SOCIETY – FEEL GOOD ABOUT GIVING BACK