Stitching Together For a Better Tomorrow
Community Outreach Overview
Our Community Outreach
Community outreach is one of the most robust parts of Waterloo County Quilters’ Guild programming. From affiliations to formally funded projects, our members currently support 13 initiatives in our local community. With deep gratitude for the opportunity to be involved, we take pride in our contributions. Handmade quilts are a special gift that can bring a unique comfort to those in difficult situations. We regularly host quilting bees and assemble kits for members to work on at home.
The outreach projects that have been formally supported for many years by WCQG are Smile Quilts, Pal Quilts, Alzheimer’s Touch Quilts, & Memory Quilts. Our members make and donate upward of 250 quilts each year to these initiatives alone.
Our members also actively participate in and support the cardiac care unit at St. Mary’s Hospital through the creation of Heart Pillows, the Knights of Columbus’ holiday programming through Teddy Bear Quilts, the KW Quilts of Valour, Days for Girls, and Quilts for survivors.
Some of the other efforts our members are affiliated with include quilting placemats for Meals on Wheels, contributing to Project Linus, and supporting Victoria Quilts. Finally, the Caring Connection meets monthly to sew quilts for charity, with donations going to causes like the MCC Relief Sale and other local organizations and fundraisers. Contact Judy S for more information on The Caring Connection.
We have many other Guild-supported projects that receive the encouragement and participation of our members but are not funded by the guild.For detailed information about our ongoing outreach projects, please click on the sections below. To contact any of the project coordinators, please refer to our Members' list or email the guild at waterloocountyqg@gmail.com and your message will be directed to the appropriate person.
Our guild is always open to supporting new community initiatives. If you have a cause you'd like to involve the guild in, or if you’d like more information about our outreach programs, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Smile Quilts
Created for children facing serious illness, these quilts are designed to bring a little extra comfort and happiness during difficult times.
Guild Sponsored Outreach Project
Coordinator: Peggy H & Helene D
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PAL Quilts
These quilts are provided to individuals in palliative care at local hospices, and the COMPASS refugee program.
Guild Sponsored Outreach Project
Coordinators: Megan S & Tamara G
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Memory Quilts
Donated to Grand River Hospital's Bereavement Program, these small quilts offer a tangible source of comfort to parents who have lost an infant at birth or due to other tragedies.
Guild Sponsored Outreach Project
Coordinator: Pamela C
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Alzheimer's Touch Quilts
Provided through the Alzheimer Society of K-W, these quilts offer comfort to individuals with later-stage Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
Guild Sponsored Outreach Project
Coordinator: Cathy J
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Heart Pillows
These pillows are made for cardiac care patients at St. Mary’s General Hospital, offering support and comfort after open heart surgery.
Guild Sponsored Outreach Project
Coordinators: Joan H, Cathy J & Inge F
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Teddy Bear Quilts
Since 2019, these small quilts, wrapped around a stuffed animal, are given to the Knights of Columbus for distribution, primarily at Christmas time.
Coordinators: Anne N & Barbara P
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Quilts of Valour
These quilts are presented to Canadian Armed Forces members coping with visible and invisible injuries, as a token of appreciation for their service.
Coordinator: Deby W
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Days for Girls
Dedicated to providing feminine hygiene solutions and health education, this program creates a more free, dignified, and educated world for women and girls.
Coordinators: Jan H & Fabia J
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Quilts For Survivors
Make much needed 2.5" binding strips for quilts donated to survivors the Residential School System.
Co-ordinator: Deby W
