You are better off just choosing a "generic" group name (ie: Loving Hands of Rockford), meet once in a while (at member homes, yarn shops, coffee houses, bookstores, etc.), gather all your items up once in a while, and then donating your items directly to a "needy" organization already set up for items/donations — like http://www.snugglesproject.org/ (making cats/dogs in shelters little "sercurity blankets," etc.). Or a particular homeless shelter, womens shelters, etc. within your own personal home area – makes for a warm & happy feeling for all involved!! (Also very handy to be able to identify/fill SPECIFIC items needed!)

Be sure to include a letter specifically identifying your group’s name (and participating member’s names) to hand in along with your donations, and perhaps send a copy of this "transaction" to local media. Keep a group "scrapbook with copies of these letters, pics, newspaper articles, etc. – it really makes the group as a whole more fun and enjoyable!

Hope this helps you out!!
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http://www.snugglesproject.org/

close knit givers
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I did a search and didn’t find any other charities(I think) that have that name.
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How about "The multi gauge purls?" I could come up with a better one, but my wife is needling me.

The Knitting Pearls?
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Not only would you be providing peace of mind for someone who might not have the funds to purchase warm items; it would also provide peace to the soul for the contributors. I find knitting peaceful.
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what is a knitting charity???
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