Hello, fellow quilters! I am thrilled to invite you to join me for our third annual Quilt Donation Drive to benefit children in foster care. Let’s come together to make a difference in these kids’ lives by creating beautiful and comforting quilts for National Foster Care Month in May 2023.
At the moment, I’m in the planning phase for this year’s event, and I’ll be sure to keep you updated once the dates are finalized and my new and easy-to-follow quilt patterns are available to share with you.
Why a Donation Quilt Drive
Making a quilt to donate to children in foster care is a simple but powerful way to make a difference in the life of a child.
Many children in the foster care system have experienced trauma and upheaval in their lives, and a cozy, comforting quilt can provide a sense of security and warmth during a difficult time.
Not only will your quilt provide physical comfort, but it can also offer emotional support, showing these children that someone cares about them and their well-being.
By making a donation quilt, you can help bring hope and joy to a child’s life and make a positive impact in your community. Join us in spreading love and kindness to those who need it most.
Quick & Easy Quilts to Donate
While you’re waiting for the finalized details, you may want to start working on your quilts to donate. To help you get started, here are four easy-to-follow quilt patterns from previous years that are perfect to donate.
Feel free to use any quilt or blanket pattern of your choice – we appreciate all donations that are suitable for children.
Quilts for big kids should measure 50″ x 60″, and for babies, they should measure 30″ x 40″ according to Comfort Cases. If your quilts are slightly different, that’s okay.
You may also like to add any items from the Comfort Cases’ recommended donation list to your package (LIST HERE).
We kindly ask that you only use high-quality and appropriate fabrics for your donation quilts. Please choose fabrics that you would feel comfortable using for your own children or grandchildren so that we can ensure that the children receiving these quilts feel cherished and loved.
About Comfort Cases
I’ve teamed up with Comfort Cases, a nationwide nonprofit organization that provides care packages to children in foster care, bringing hope and dignity to kids in the foster care system throughout all 50 states of the USA.
Comfort Cases provides $20 shipping labels for boxes up to 70 pounds sent through USPS or UPS, making it an affordable option for you to send your quilts, no matter where you are in the USA. Visit their website for more information. Click here for details.
Depending on the weight of your package (for example 1-2 quilts), it may be more cost-effective to send it directly to Comfort Cases. In which case send directly to:
Comfort Cases
Attention: Barrie Carr
15825 Shady Grove Road
Suite 60 Rockville
Maryland 20850
All the Details About Donating a Quilt
Get involved in making a difference for children in foster care by creating and donating quilts or blankets to Comfort Cases.
WHO: You and your friends can join me in donating quilts to Comfort Cases.
WHAT: Make a quilt (or as many as you can) or purchase a blanket for donation to send to Comfort Cases. You may also add any items from the Comfort Cases’ recommended donation list to your package (LIST HERE). Include this note so Comfort Cases know the quilts are from us.
WHEN: Let’s start making them in April, so we can send to Comfort Cases in May, which is National Foster Care Month.
WHERE: Comfort Cases is a US-based charity, but you can donate quilts in whatever country you are in. Click here for details.
WHY: Make a quilt to donate to children in foster care and show them that they matter and are cared for.
PRIZES: We’re currently working on some fantastic prizes to offer to those who participate this year!
Quilt Donation Drive Sponsors
Each year, generous sponsors donate prizes to participants who make quilts for this wonderful cause. So far this year, we have the following generous sponsors:
Are You Joining Me?
Get your friends and family involved in this rewarding and heartwarming experience to create a cozy and comforting quilt that a child in foster care can call their own.
Let’s show these children that they matter and make a difference in their lives.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your time, effort, and generosity. Your donation will make a world of difference and bring comfort to a child in foster care.
Stacey x
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