DISASTER RESPONSE
Project Background
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We monitor domestic and international crises to determine when and where we might donate finished quilts or quilt tops in progress. Once a crisis situation is identified and confirmed by the Board, we work to identify a local organization that can put your beautiful quilts into the hands of someone in need. Crises may include natural disasters (such as forest fires or flooding) or conflicts (such as wars). We monitor domestic and international crises to determine when and where there might be a need for donated quilts or quilt tops in process. Once a crisis situation is identified [and confirmed by the Board], we work to identify a local organization that can put your beautiful quilts into the hands of someone in need. Crises may include natural disasters (such as forest fires or flooding), or conflicts (such as wars).
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Who to Contact
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This project is managed and organized by Nadine Kirk.
She can be reached at: disasterresponse@southbayquiltersguild.org. |
How Can I Get Involved
Ukrainian Refugee Relief
We have on-going projects to make quilts to be sent to organizations providing relief and refuge for those fleeing the war in Ukraine. Our first project used 12" Perkiomen blocks (blue and yellow with a sunflower center), allowing ten quilts measuring 60" x 72" to be created, and our second project used 12" 16-patch checkerboard block with alternating blue and yellow squares, creating five quilts. All of the blocks were made by our members.
In 2023 our projects for Ukraine included Heart blocks, made in either blue or yellow, and a white or off-white background (12" finished), and blocks made using the "Boxed In" pattern (available at no charge on line) using sunflower fabric. We delivered eight quilts to Wrap the World in Quilts using these patterns. For 2024 we are making a new Perkiomen block with blue and yellow fabrics. Instructions are posted below. Please return completed blocks to Nadine Kirk (call or email at disasterresponse@southbayquiltersguild.org) with any questions. Instructions Sheets:
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Heart blocks have been combined to form three quilt tops - they turned out so beautifully!
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Seven of the quilts made with Perkiomen blocks have been donated to organizations to assist the refugees in Poland. We hope they bless the recipients as we do this very small part to help provide comfort. Look at the various patterns that can be achieved by orienting Perkiomen blocks in different directions!
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Resources for Quilt Donation Projects:
Examples of Our Giving
January 2023 Update
October 2022 Update
The 16-patch checkerboard blocks can be sewn into such lovely arrangements - look at the newest of the quilt tops Nadine Kirk has assembled!
The 16-patch checkerboard blocks can be sewn into such lovely arrangements - look at the newest of the quilt tops Nadine Kirk has assembled!
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September 2022 Update
This is another quilt constructed with guild member-donated Perkiomen blocks, and a quilt made of the more recently collected 16-patch checkerboard blocks.
This is another quilt constructed with guild member-donated Perkiomen blocks, and a quilt made of the more recently collected 16-patch checkerboard blocks.
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January 2022 Update
This is a picture of 8 quilts (4 twin, 4 lap/child) and 1 baby quilt that were sent to Hancock's of Paducah in December for the Kentucky tornado relief effort.
This is a picture of 8 quilts (4 twin, 4 lap/child) and 1 baby quilt that were sent to Hancock's of Paducah in December for the Kentucky tornado relief effort.
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October 2021 Update
Between the fire relief quilts and the Afghan relief quilts, we sent out 40 quilts and 60 pillowcases, plus 20 of Mary Shabourne's Comfort Quilts.
Between the fire relief quilts and the Afghan relief quilts, we sent out 40 quilts and 60 pillowcases, plus 20 of Mary Shabourne's Comfort Quilts.
Quilts sent to the Houston Modern Quilt Guild for their emergency quilt drive for Afghan refugees
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Quilts sent to the Houston Modern Quilt Guild for their emergency quilt drive for Afghan refugees
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August & September 2021 Update
Quilts sent out for fire victims.
Caldor Fire Relief Donations
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Dixie Fire Relief Donations
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We Care Fire Relief Donations
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One of two quilts delivered to WeCare in Northern CA for fire survivors, along with fifty children's pillowcases. This quilt was made by Nadine Kirk.
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One of two quilts delivered to WeCare in Northern CA for fire survivors, along with fifty children's pillowcases, in August. This quilt was donated by Private Source Quilting.
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Earlier Donations
Top donated as a kit with backing & batting to the Napa Valley Quilters to assist with their fire relief.
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Top donated as a kit with backing & batting to the Napa Valley Quilters to assist with their fire relief.
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Baby blankets delivered to 1736 Family Crisis Center
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CZU Complex Fire (Santa Cruz area)
CZU Lightning Complex fires burned in Northern California starting in August 2020, the result of a thunderstorm. Two days after the fires began, a change in wind conditions caused these three northern fires to rapidly expand and merge, growing to >40,000 acres. The fires destroyed almost 1500 buildings and burned in state parks, where a number of historic buildings were destroyed. We donated quilts and pillowcases to WeCare and to the CZU Fire Project, some specifically for children.
CZU Lightning Complex fires burned in Northern California starting in August 2020, the result of a thunderstorm. Two days after the fires began, a change in wind conditions caused these three northern fires to rapidly expand and merge, growing to >40,000 acres. The fires destroyed almost 1500 buildings and burned in state parks, where a number of historic buildings were destroyed. We donated quilts and pillowcases to WeCare and to the CZU Fire Project, some specifically for children.
Calimesa Fire
Quilt donations for survivors of fire in the Calimesa, CA area.
Quilt donations for survivors of fire in the Calimesa, CA area.
Oregon Fires
Quilts and more sent to Oregon for fire victims.
Quilts and more sent to Oregon for fire victims.
Santa Monica and Malibu Fires
These are some of the quilts made by the Guild presented to the survivors of the Santa Monica and Malibu fires.
These are some of the quilts made by the Guild presented to the survivors of the Santa Monica and Malibu fires.
COVID Relief
Torrance Fire Department COVID Relie
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A Torrance Fire Engineer contracted COVID-19 on the job. SBQG 1st Vice President Melanie and President Julie delivered a batik quilt to Firehouse #1 to comfort him during his recovery. Blocks for the "disappearing 4-patch" quilt were made by guild members with fabric donated by Private Source Quilting, assembled by Melanie and Marie, quilted by Matt Randall and bound by Jenifer.
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USS Roosevelt COVID Masks
SBQG Members donated 129 masks to sailors on the USS Roosevelt with only 24 hours notice! Thank you for the quick sewing!
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Loss of Home
This quilt went to a senior couple who lost their home in CA. Note the distinghished quilt block used with a label on the back corner of the quilt (next to matching pillowcases).
This quilt went to a senior couple who lost their home in CA. Note the distinghished quilt block used with a label on the back corner of the quilt (next to matching pillowcases).
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