Special Projects in Philanthropy
In addition to general Guild Philanthropic Programs, small groups and individual members of the Guild support a variety of philanthropic activities.
Presentation to Newtown Fire Department
Crayon QuiltsThe members of the "Crayons" Group continue to partner with schools and local emergency and police groups to create quilts to be used by children experiencing a trip to the ER. Blocks are created by kids for kids and set into an overall quilt design by these talented Guild members.
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I Found a Quilted Heart (#IFAQH)Newtown Quilters joined in on the Share the Love program in 2023 with a virtual workshop held each February. The I Found a Quilted Heart (IFAQH) community of volunteers make make quilted hearts which are placed anonymously in public locations for people to find. Go to http://www.ifaqh.com or #IFAQH on Instagram for more details.
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Holiday StockingsOur program for making stockings to give to HomeFront and Neighbor in Need will continue in 2025, led by Lynn and the Philanthropy Committee
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Did you know that you receive a door prize ticket every time you turn in a finished philanthropy quilt? Be sure to log your quilt into the tracker.
Prizes will be drawn at every in-person meeting in 2025.
Prizes will be drawn at every in-person meeting in 2025.