SMQG Philanthropy

The members of the SMQG have met every challenge that was given to them this year. They contributed to all of projects with both hard work and gifts. The guild supported a variety of charities that needed help in several different ways. Each project surpassed every goal that we hoped to fill. We thank all our members for their outstanding generosity.
Scroll down this page to see the of projects supported by the Santa Monica Quilt Guild during the past guild year.

A Pat of Love Quilts

Quilts made by SMQG members for Pat of Love Quilts

This organization provides lap-sized quilts to cancer patients at St. Johns Hospital. Our goal is to be part of the support system for the Oncology Department. Link to APatofLoveQuilts.org to learn more about this organization. We need your help!!

The preferred quilt size is 45 x 54 inches; quilts can be of any color, design or style, tied or quilted. We also have tops to be completed, and we have some batting available. This is a good way to practice a new skill or technique, and if you have problems we will help you complete the quilt. We furnish labels with the name of the quilter and the SMQG logo. At the end of the quilt year, the names of all quilt makers will be put into a drawing for a pink Breast Cancer Beanie Baby Bear and a pink fabric bundle. If you have a friend, family member or know of someone who would appreciate A Pat Of Love please contact our Philanthropy Chairs at mmmquilts@yahoo.com.

The members of the Santa Monica Quilt Guild recently sponsored Stoner Avenue Elementary School in Los Angeles' "Shoes That Fit " program to buy new shoes for deserving children. In December 2007 the members were quick to purchase shoes for both boys and girls in need. Some of these children had never had new shoes of their own before. The children and faculty were so appreciative of the support and thanked every member who donated shoes along with a few pairs of socks to accompany them.

With the success of the holiday gift-giving, Guild member have decided to once again help Stoner Avenue Elementary School with dress shoes for graduation class of 2008.

Thanks from the Staff of Stoner Avenue Elementary School!

Canceled Postage Stamps

Santa Monica Quilt Guild members have been collecting canceled postage stamps to help Sister Anita Torres at St. Elizabeth Convent in San Francisco raise money for the poor. With the help of other nuns Sister Anita trims the stamps and makes collectors stamp books to sell. The proceeds are used to help the less fortunate.

Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Program
The Santa Monica chapter of Lions Club International collects used eyeglasses and sends them around the world. We will have a collection bucket available at the Philanthropy table at each meeting.