Charity Work for 2024
Donation to Tri-County Library-2023
The Gun Barrel Quilters Guild recently purchased and donated a portable public address system for the Tri-County Library in Mabank, TX. PIctured are Guild members and Library Staff.
Donation Quilt for Friends of the Animals-2022
The Gun Barrel Quilters Guild Community Services ladies presented the “Friends of the Animals” organization a quilt to help support the clinic on July 9, 2022. The quilt was made by GBQG members and avid supporters of Friends of the Animals. The quilt will be raffled off to raise funds for the animal clinic. Donations to charitable causes around Cedar Creek Lake are an ongoing effort by the GBQG Community Services program. Raffle tickets can be purchased in person from the Friends of the Animals clinic at 122 Old Gun Barrel Ln #8, GBC, 75156 for $5 each or 5 for $20. Hours of operation are Tuesday 6 AM to 5 PM or by appointment only other days.
Contact information: Sydney Busch, 214-808-4701 or by email at [email protected] or their website at www.friendsoftheanimals.org. The drawing for the quilt will be at the clinic November 15, 2022 at 12 Noon. Get your tickets soon for this beautiful quilt and help support a local charity.
Contact information: Sydney Busch, 214-808-4701 or by email at [email protected] or their website at www.friendsoftheanimals.org. The drawing for the quilt will be at the clinic November 15, 2022 at 12 Noon. Get your tickets soon for this beautiful quilt and help support a local charity.
Donation to Mabank ISD
The ladies from the Gun Barrel Quilt Guild presented a donation of clothing and toiletries to Chief Joey Riche, Mabank ISD, and Sky Jones of Mabank High School on February 8, 2022.
Through contributions from individuals, groups, and GBQG, enable Chief Joey and Sky to collect and distribute where the need presents itself for the students in need. Contributions range from individualized soups, water, small packaged meals, clothing, shoes, and hygiene products such as tooth brushes, toothpaste, soap, and hair care products. As stated from Chief Riche and Sky Jones contributions will be happily received.
Contact Sky Jones at 903-880-1615, or [email protected] for donations.
Pictured from left to right are the Chief Riche and Sky Jones. The other pictures show the ISD stock pile of food and hygiene product storage areas, donation items, and where the donations will be stored for distribution. Click on photos to view all images in the Gallery.
Checkout the many GBQG charitable contribution works and donations throughout Henderson County this past year listed below.
Through contributions from individuals, groups, and GBQG, enable Chief Joey and Sky to collect and distribute where the need presents itself for the students in need. Contributions range from individualized soups, water, small packaged meals, clothing, shoes, and hygiene products such as tooth brushes, toothpaste, soap, and hair care products. As stated from Chief Riche and Sky Jones contributions will be happily received.
Contact Sky Jones at 903-880-1615, or [email protected] for donations.
Pictured from left to right are the Chief Riche and Sky Jones. The other pictures show the ISD stock pile of food and hygiene product storage areas, donation items, and where the donations will be stored for distribution. Click on photos to view all images in the Gallery.
Checkout the many GBQG charitable contribution works and donations throughout Henderson County this past year listed below.
Donation to Tri-County Library & Red Cross of Henderson County
The ladies from the Gun Barrel Quit Guild presented some holiday cheer and warmth to Tri County Library on December 8, 2021 during their annual Christmas party. The Guild meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Library. Newcomers are welcome at any time.
Pictured from left to right are the donated quilts, fleece blankets, and children’s binkies to the Red Cross of Henderson County. GBQG Community Services, Debra Brasfield and Cindy Hagat, Red Cross Volunteer, coordinated this effort.
Receiving a contribution for the Tri County Library from the GBQG is Melissa Newland, Library Director, Bryann Jones, Assistant, and Summer Neighbors, Library Staff.
Also pictured are the ladies of the GBQG.
Please checkout our many charitable contribution works and donations throughout Henderson County this past year at our website www.gunbarrelquiltersguild.org.
Thank you from all of us at the Gun Barrel Quilters Guild, have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Pictured from left to right are the donated quilts, fleece blankets, and children’s binkies to the Red Cross of Henderson County. GBQG Community Services, Debra Brasfield and Cindy Hagat, Red Cross Volunteer, coordinated this effort.
Receiving a contribution for the Tri County Library from the GBQG is Melissa Newland, Library Director, Bryann Jones, Assistant, and Summer Neighbors, Library Staff.
Also pictured are the ladies of the GBQG.
Please checkout our many charitable contribution works and donations throughout Henderson County this past year at our website www.gunbarrelquiltersguild.org.
Thank you from all of us at the Gun Barrel Quilters Guild, have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
GBQG Donates to Mabank ISD Police Department
At the October 13, 2021 meeting, the Gun Barrel Quilters Guild presented a check to Mabank ISD Police Chief, Joey Rich to support the efforts of the school district police department in meeting the needs of students within the district. In addition to the monetary donation, various hygiene items and shoes were also donated to be distributed to students. Pictured below on left is Chief Rich and GBQG member, Kathy LaRue. Pictured at right is Chief Rich and Badger who is the department's drug and therapy dog. Thank you Mabank ISD PD for all you do for the students of Mabank ISD!
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GBQG Donates to Cedar Lake Nursing Home & Rehab
The ladies from the Gun Barrel Quit Guild presented some holiday cheer and warmth to Cedar Lake Nursing Home & Rehab of Malakoff.
GBQG Community Services, Debra Brasfield, coordinated this effort. Several handmade lap quilts and crochet blankets were presented to the residents under the direction of their Activities Director, Terrina Schmidt on Friday December 4th, 2020.
It is the mission of the GBQG Community Services to give to those in need of comfort and warmth, a touch of handmade blankets and quilts while continuing the heritage of quilting in our community. This is an ongoing activity of the GBQG to provide quilted items to local area law enforcement, charities, and those in need of support.
Pictured are presenters Debra Brasfield, GBQG Community Services, Stephanie Geneva, QBQG VP, and Terrina Schmidt, Cedar Lake Nursing & Rehab Activity Director and part time Reindeer.
Merry Christmas to all the people at Cedar Lake Nursing Home & Rehab from the GBQG.
GBQG Community Services, Debra Brasfield, coordinated this effort. Several handmade lap quilts and crochet blankets were presented to the residents under the direction of their Activities Director, Terrina Schmidt on Friday December 4th, 2020.
It is the mission of the GBQG Community Services to give to those in need of comfort and warmth, a touch of handmade blankets and quilts while continuing the heritage of quilting in our community. This is an ongoing activity of the GBQG to provide quilted items to local area law enforcement, charities, and those in need of support.
Pictured are presenters Debra Brasfield, GBQG Community Services, Stephanie Geneva, QBQG VP, and Terrina Schmidt, Cedar Lake Nursing & Rehab Activity Director and part time Reindeer.
Merry Christmas to all the people at Cedar Lake Nursing Home & Rehab from the GBQG.
GBQG Donates to Tool Police Department
The Gun Barrel Quilt Guild presented Guild Tote bags to the Tool Police Department that contained handmade pillow cases and flannel blankets, and tote bags that contained Goldfish crackers and water bottles for each patrol vehicle. The bags were loaded into Police Chief Tommy Lawhon’s patrol car for distribution to the other officers.
It’s the hope, prayers, and commitment of the Guild and its members to help equip our Police Departments with the basic necessities to help and comfort the children that may encounter during police actions. The Police are the first responders for home based calls for drug enforcement actions or domestic problems. The blankets and goodies are for displaced children that may be victims of domestic violence or abuse that need immediate assistance from first responders.
It’s the hope, prayers, and commitment of the Guild and its members to help equip our Police Departments with the basic necessities to help and comfort the children that may encounter during police actions. The Police are the first responders for home based calls for drug enforcement actions or domestic problems. The blankets and goodies are for displaced children that may be victims of domestic violence or abuse that need immediate assistance from first responders.
Top right pictured left to right are Stephanie Geneva (Quilt Guild VP), Darrell Dean (Tool PD), and Kim Johnson (Quilt Guild Pres). Lower right pictured are Kim Johnson, Officer Darrell Dean, and Debra Brasfield (Quilt Guild Community Services)
Gun Barrel Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization.
