Charity Giving -
#12
Power Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
Posts: 16,426
I prefer to give cash or gift card. I only donate quilts to children's groups. I can go to any thrift store and see quilts, blankets, throws, and comforters for sale cheap. The money can buy those if needed for someone in need of them. I don't waste my time making quilts to give away like that. I do not give money to Red Cross or Goodwill.
Shriners, St. Judes, The Call, Salvation Army and local churches get my money.
Shriners, St. Judes, The Call, Salvation Army and local churches get my money.
Last edited by Onebyone; 05-08-2018 at 01:10 PM.
#13
I donate quilts to kids in foster care. They are usually taken out of the home for various reasons sometimes with no more than the clothes they are wearing. Family services give them a Christmas party and give them and lots of other items to them.
It gives me a way to share my love of quilting with others and keeps them warmer than money would.
Lots of times people give money because it makes them feel good and the money (lots) go for administration costs. People needing money see none or very little. This has been on the news for years. It happens a lot more than you may think.
I donate clothing and other items because I no longer want them or can use them. I feel better donating than just throwing them in the trash.
It gives me a way to share my love of quilting with others and keeps them warmer than money would.
Lots of times people give money because it makes them feel good and the money (lots) go for administration costs. People needing money see none or very little. This has been on the news for years. It happens a lot more than you may think.
I donate clothing and other items because I no longer want them or can use them. I feel better donating than just throwing them in the trash.
#14
As for quilts, I have posted before how many years ago the local quilt guild (I was not a member) was making quilts for the dying babies in eastern Europe. They were dying of AIDS because of needles being re-used in hospitals. I wanted to shake someone and say "SELL the quilts and send $$$$ so they can buy some new needles!!!"
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 05-08-2018 at 04:53 PM. Reason: remove shouting/all caps
#15
This is a great website and I use it all the time. I am very proud that the food shelf where I volunteer has a 100%, four star rating. On the other hand, I got a mail solicitation from a "Children's Wish" type charity, looked it up and saw a zero star rating - that was a first for me.
#17
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Dakotas
Posts: 3,025
Making quilts for children in need is close to my heart so most of my charity sewing is just that. There is a need to be fulfilled. On our block, there are 18 homes and I am the only person who sews, so I figure my quilts are needed.
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