FCQ Philanthropy

One of the main goals of the Faithful Circle Quilters is philanthropic projects. Towards this end, members are asked to annually make a quilt or blanket to contribute. Quilts and other items are collected by the Philanthropy Committee and these items are then distributed to various organizations.

In addition to quilts, the FCQ members have been generous contributors to many organizations over the years. Currently, the Philanthropy Committee receives and distributes quilts, children’s pillowcases, NICU heart pillows, preemie hats, pet beds, Christmas stockings, heart pillows for mastectomy patients, and chemo port pillows for chemotherapy patients.

In the 2024 fiscal year, 104 quilts and afghans were donated, 727 Christmas stockings, 16 pillowcases, 41 dog beds, 106 heart pillows for cancer patients, 628 NICU hearts, and 243 preemie caps. In addition, quilts were made for 35 doll beds and contributed to the local woodworker’s guild, and $1,000 along with cleaning and personal products were donated to a local social service organization.

    • 104 quilts, blankets, and afghans delivered to local charities…mostly Sharing Connections

    • 144 Quilts of Valor made and awarded to veterans, with many more pledged (organized and implemented by the 50 Quilts for 50 Years committee.)

    • 76 pillowcases delivered to Ryan’s Smiles

    • 800+ Christmas stockings delivered to Sharing Connections with many kits ready and available for the 2025 stocking program

    • 98 dog beds delivered to local humane societies

    • 299 port pillows delivered to area cancer patients

    • 447 NICU hearts delivered to local hospitals

    • 196 preemie caps and 184 burp cloths delivered to area hospitals

    • Bras, underwear, and socks collected at the holiday party delivered to DuPage Pads

The current Philanthropy Committee members include:

  • Deb Garner—committee chair, stockings

  • Lee Baker—committee chair, kits, data collection

  • Elsie Mackey—committee chair, quilt labels, delivery

  • Amy Barbara—pet beds

  • Chris Bast—NICU hearts and hats, pet beds

  • Sandy Cord—port pillows

  • Sandy Byrne—veterans pillow cases

  • Sharon Binter—monthly table helper

  • Barb Wrobel—monthly table helper