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Quilts for Orphans Inc. creates and gives quilts to those in need locally and globally.
We welcome the opportunity to change lives, one fabric hug at a time.
Our quilts are the next best thing to a Hug.
In fellowship together, we employ our skills and creativity to make a difference in our world, while learning and growing together, enjoying each other’s company as we sew and quilt.
One of the reasons Quilts for Orphans was started was to give older women a purposeful activity in retirement. Members and supporters describe Quilts for Orphans as a blessing, not only to those we are able to help, but to each participant. There is no better feeling than being able to meet up each week/month in a spirit of giving, to chat, sew and collaborate in making fabric hugs. We meet at the Hoddles Creek Hall, (in the Yarra Valley, Victoria), on Tuesdays and the second Saturday of the month from 9:30am – 3:00pm.
Since 2007, over 6500 QFO fabric hugs have been given locally to emergency relief, family, refugee and domestic violence organisations, aged care homes, hospitals, and globally. We have several fundraising events during the year to cover our costs, including rental of the hall, insurances, energy bills and the purchase of thread, batting and backing fabric. In December 2023, we were proud to receive a Casey Volunteer Award from Aaron Violi, MP.
We are grateful for the support of the Yarra Ranges Council for the availability to rent the Hoddles Creek Hall and their monthly grants scheme – Connected and Vibrant Communities in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
We are also grateful for the support from the following businesses:
'Managing your Wealth' -Vitaly Chipizubov, our Honorary Accountant