02/02/2024

The Phenomena of ‘Scarf Bombing’ is Helping Keep People Warm This Winter

This act has spread across the U.S.

The 14 handmade scarves were a mystery.

Ten years ago, they appeared around the necks of famous statues in Ottawa on a chilly January day. Each scarf was tagged with a note that read: "I am not lost! If you are stuck out in the cold, take this scarf to keep warm." It was later revealed that a few university students were behind the good deed.

The incident went viral, and is part of a movement now known as "scarf bombing," [which is] leaving handmade scarves in public places to warm people up during the winter months. The scarves are typically tied around fences, benches and railings; they are especially intended to support those experiencing homelessness.

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