Armed Services YMCA Kid Comfort Quilts
Quilts for children of deployed military families are such a comfort! Rhoda Keegan (picture above left) has organized this effort for over 13 years and volunteers have completed over 5,000 quilts. Shown above right is Rinda Van Lennep, one of many quilters volunteering.
Days 4 Girls
This group constructs feminine hygene kits for girls in Africa. Without sanitary products, the girls can't go to school during their menstrual cycles, severely limiting their educational opportunities. Flannel pads and liners are sewn, packaged in colorful drawstring bags along with underwear and a few cleaning supplies.
Memory Bears
Often a Hospice will ask if we can assist in making Memory Bears from a deceased persons clothing as a comfort gift for the family. Many members do this.
Breast Cancer Pillows
One of our local service projects was making Breast Cancer Pillows for patients that have just had a mastectomy. These pillows support the patient after surgery by giving them relief from pressure on their incision.
Diana's Angels
Diana's Angels began in 1997 in Iowa when Diana sadly miscarried triplets. At the time, the only garments small enough for burial were doll clothes from a toy store. The ladies in her church vowed to fill this need for other grieving mothers. San Diego ASG members have helped this group.
Tote Bags
When the Center for Community Solutions came to the San Diego ASG for tote bags for the Battered Women's Shelter, our organization responded with generous support. These ladies in need often arrive at the shelter with nothing but the clothes on their back. The goal is to help rebuild their life.
Preemie Tube Pillows
Often a project begins with a simple request. This was the case when Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego asked for Preemie Tube Pillows from our San Diego ASG. The hospital requested pillows in three sizes and our chapter members eagerly and quickly responded with their generous support.
