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I have at least 18 baby quilts made up. I wanted to give, yes give them to an organization that no one else was giving any thing to. The hospitals and Ronald house have many who give. So i met with one of the people at the SA and gave her one boy. I said, please get in touch with me for the others. Gave her my phone #. That was over a week ago. Have heard nothing else.
You have been busy. :) Could you bring the quilts to a hospital in your area and give to children that will be in during Christmas?
This is a busy time of year for most places like SA so I would cut them some slack.
Is there a pregnancy center in your area? the ones here always collect layette items to give new moms for their newborns
those are some good ideas, thanks
I hope they have just been busy. It is nice that you are trying to help a group that doesn't have anyone. Don't give up maybe after the holidays you will get that phone call.
Please don't be discouraged, sometimes the wheels move very slowly with these groups. And bear in mind this time of year, especially! What you're doing is very valuable, and will be extremely well appreciated. Though not related to quilting, music therapy took forever to set up. When it did, I had to finally set time frames and specific days, cause when the wheels started moving, it was like having a full time job! Just be patient, and keep in touch with them, if you get no results, move on to the next organization. It will all work out for the best. My sincerest best wishes in you endeavors, you're a very special kind of person to give so willingly of yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by aqua-teal71
The SA gets donations from many different avenues. You might check with your local police and/or fire departments. Very often (here) each officer or fire department likes to have items for kids (teddy bears, quilts, etc.) in their vehicles with them to give to children that have suffered a loss of some kind. Imagine the child that loses everything in a house fire receiving a quilt of their very own when they've lost everything else. Something to hang on to.
As the founder of Cyber Elves Give Back, I deal with Child Life Coordinators at 7 hospitals in 7 states plus children centers, welfare workers for foster children - It takes time to coordinate things especially this time of year. Parties have been in the works months in advance to make sure that children aren't forgotten on Christmas Day.
You can always go to your local police and fire department and give them a dozen each to use during their shifts for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - The week of Christmas through New Year's - A busy time for them sadly: Domestic Violence and Home Fires due to Xmas Trees.
Don't get discouraged, you're doing a great thing. The Salvation Army gets a lot of items as well as the Red Cross, they have procedures they need to follow.
Blessings and Merry Christmas,
Huggers, Ruby
Very true Karen, they also like having little items of comfort for kids that are coming through other traumas that we would never wish them to have.
Do not give up hope sweetie.........remember many folks are really busy as other mentioned, and alot are away from their work for extended holiday time. You have a great heart and your quilts will be wanted.
Oh, don't be discouraged! What an act of love to make all those quilts! There are children out there who will love them. Be patient. I know our social workers in our foster care system love to have quilts to give to children in stressful situations. There are so many places for you to find homes for your quilts. I personally would like to thank you, on behalf of the children receiving these gifts and for any parents out there who will be blessed by your quilts. We will most likely never know who gets our charity quilts, but that's okay by me. God knows.
all of you thank you. Have been wondering where this will take me. Dont care what children get them. they arent keeping anyone warm here. thank you all for your encouragement. will seek different ways to bless someone else even after Christmas. Plus+++ Merry Christmas to all of you.
Paula, don't be discouraged. I love Karen's idea of taking them to the local FD or PD. You are doing a good thing no matter who you give them to...think smaller than SA...maybe check with a local woman's shelter.
What is SA?
I would check for women's shelters in your area -- I know the one here in Sacramento would welcome anything for babies.
Salvation Army Betsy :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Betsy D
Thanks! That occurred to me, but I didn't know Salvation Army did that sort of work.Quote:
Originally Posted by HandsOffItsMine
I also was going to suggest a crisis pregnancy center for quilts for new moms. Also, if you google Linus Project, you probably will find a chapter in your area. They love to get quilts. I'm sure you'll find a loving home for all the quilts you made with love.
what a great idea, to give to the police and fire department.......... and also for the places who help those of domestic abuse !! When the people flee and hide from a domestic abuse situation, they often have very little with them. My local Soroptomist group has a baby shower once a year for those in need. YOu might want to check out your local Soroptomist group.
I agree with those who have suggested shelters for women and children who have left a dangerous home, many times with little else than the shirts on their backs. We have one in our town that takes all kinds of donations. I'm sure a blanket would be a welcome comfort to kids who are very confused and need warmth. Bless you for your kind heart.