The Community Service quilt donation for 2023 was 443 quilts! In addition, they donated 137 other items including flannel blankets, burp bibs, and knitted and crocheted blankets, afghans, scarves, hats, and shawls. Many thanks go to our Community Service needle workers.
In the picture of Sharon Magnuson and Fran Swart to the right, 80 quilts were taken to Beale Air Force Base for children of the deployed and children with special needs. Other quilts donated during the holidays - the Loomis Basin Christmas Basket Program received 32 baby quilts and 60 teen/adult quilts; St. Vincent DePaul was given 59 quilts for children and teens for Lincoln families in need. Additional organizations receiving quilts during the year were Koinonia, Pre-Head Start programs, and Acres of Hope.
In addition, Quilts were donated to Ukraine and Maui for the fire victims. It is unknown how many blankets went out because President Jeanne Helland sent out the request to the general group and they responded individually.
Donations to Ukraine Video Below
Thank you to Kurt and Nancy Norton for the video.
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The Community Service Group Mission
The mission of the community service group is to provide quilts, knitted and crocheted blankets, hats and scarves to those in need in both our community and those in neighboring communities. Community Service averages well over 200 donations per year (317 in 2022).
Some of the organizations receiving donations are:
Beal Air Force Base: Families of deployed, Bundles for Babies and special needs children
Pre-Head Start: Children 0 through age 3 at 3 locations in Lincoln, Roseville, Rocklin
Koinonia: Foster teens
UC Davis Pediatrics
Sutter Hospital Children’s Oncology
Children’s Home Sacramento: Abused teen girls.
Acres of Hope: Women transitioning from homelessness
St. Vincent de Paul: Lincoln families in need
Loomis Basin Christmas Basket Program: Families in need
Patriots Honor: Veteran amputees
SCLH Well Fit: Breast Cancer Fund Raiser
Lincoln Veterans Hall: Fund raiser
Kiwanis: Fund Raiser
Community Service meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. under the direction of Clareen Bolton, Bev Johnson, and Sharon Magnuson. We have a group of dedicated ladies who like to come to share their love of quilting for others, as well as enjoy the social interaction. Others prefer to come in to get supplies and work at home.
All members of Needle Arts are welcome to come on any Thursday to get fabric and supplies for community service projects. Our heartfelt thanks to all who donate their time, materials, and talents to make Community Service successful.
Below is a list of suggested quilt sizes if you wish to donate. These are recommendations, not absolute requirements.
Baby: 35 inches x 45 inches
Kids: 40 inches x 55 inches
Teens: 50 inches x 65 inches
2022 KidzCommunity Pre-Headstart in Lincoln Below
Brenda Wright and her husband dropped off Community Service quilts to the Maui Quilt Shop. There were donated quilts from 48 of the 50 states, and the deliveries keep coming! They were so thankful for the Needle Arts contribution.