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)
GBQG Donates to Maggie's House
On September 10, 2020 the Gun Barrel Quilters Guild presented 23 quilts, 21 activity pillows, many boxes of crayons, colored pencils, activity books, pencils and sharpeners, and scissors. In addition, several food items were delivered including cases of small water bottles, food bars, goldfish, crackers , and other assorted individually packaged snack items. All of these items were made, purchased or donated by the Ladies of the Gun Barrel Quilters Guild. Pictured left to right Debra Brasfield (GBQG Community Services), Susan Randall (Maggie’s House), and Stephanie Geneva (GBQG VP). The 2nd photo is the Maggie’s House staff and some of the goodies.
Maggie’s House is a Child Advocacy Center, which is a program of the Henderson County Help Center. They are located at 808 N. Prairieville, Athens, TX 75751.
Their website is: www.thehelpcenter.org. Maggie’s House mission is a child advocacy center to provide a neutral non-bias child friendly agency that facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach in the prevention, detection, investigation, and treatment of child abuse. Inquiries concerning donations can be made by calling 903.675.4357.
Maggie’s House is a Child Advocacy Center, which is a program of the Henderson County Help Center. They are located at 808 N. Prairieville, Athens, TX 75751.
Their website is: www.thehelpcenter.org. Maggie’s House mission is a child advocacy center to provide a neutral non-bias child friendly agency that facilitates a multi-disciplinary approach in the prevention, detection, investigation, and treatment of child abuse. Inquiries concerning donations can be made by calling 903.675.4357.
GBQG Donates Quilt of Valor
On February 17th, Presidents Day, an appreciation luncheon was held for our Veterans at the VFW, Post 4376, in Seven Points, Texas.At the conclusion of the luncheon, the Gun Barrel Quilt Guild led a drawing for a Quilt of Valor. The happy winner was Mr. Kevin Hallam, US Army, of Park Highland Nursing and Rehab Center, Athens. Pictured with Mr. Hallam presenting the quilt from left to right are; Joyce Duncanson, Danene Gallagher, and kneeling Stephanie Geneva. The patriotic quilt was pieced and quilted by Debra Brasfield of Tool and presented to the VFW post for the prize drawing.
Gun Barrel Quilters Guild Donates to Friends of the Animals
Sydney Busch from Friends of the Animals was at the December meeting of the Gun Barrel Quilters Guild to present the winner of their raffle quilt with the quilt that was made by GBQG member, Nanci Hines, and donated to the organization for their fund-raising efforts.
Gun Barrel Quilters Guild Donates to CASA Trinity Valley
A few of the Guild members gathered together to put together 53 Christmas bags for CASA for boys and girls. These bags along with 35 quilts and 60 pillowcases were delivered to Emily Hegland, Executive Director at CASA of Trinity Valley!
Gun Barrel Quilters Guild is a 501(c)(3) organization.
