Quilters are givers! Here is just another great example. My friend, Kevin Gard, (a “modern quilter guy”, husband and father), has been working on a humanitarian project gathering goods to supply to people in
He has received several corporate contributions, but seeks you, the quilter, to donate any of your extras.
I am not sure if any of you have any extra fabric…of perhaps needles, thread, etc. Ok, I will come right out and say it. I KNOW you have a couple of stacks of fabric collected for a long forgotten project. Wanna give it away and make a BIG difference in someone’s life? Do you have an extra sewing machine, or serger collecting dust or know or someone willing to donate one?
Now is the time.
Since it is the New Year and many of us are trying to REDUCE in many ways. How about cleaning out a closet or drawer in your craft corner and sending some sewing goods off for a good cause.
Here is a note from Kevin about the project:
“A friend of ours, Dr. Israel Inyang, is in need of some assistance. He is the founder of the
His current endeavor is to facilitate opening businesses to assist with the poverty crisis. He has received donations from the
His need is simple. He is seeking out donations of sewing machines, and other sewing equipment. Ex: scissors, thread, needles, fabric etc. With these supplies, he intends to create small businesses in the surrounding villages around
He wants to be the catalyst to reach people of
If you are interested in donating to Dr.
(A division of the National Heritage Foundation)
Suite A109-363
www.emmanuelprojectafrica.org