CHARITY PROJECTS
Cage Comforters/Pet Toys
Janice Stitt, Project Chairman
For the last several years the Guild has participated in a program that makes cage comforters that are donated to the Jackson County Animal Shelter. These comforters are used to make the cats and dogs more comfortable while they are staying at the shelter. They are laundered and reused frequently, so they quickly wear out. There is always a need for new comforters to replace those that are retired.
The comforters are made using donated fabrics and battings as well as purchased materials, when donated supplies run low. Being a charitable program recognized by the Guild allows this program to participate in the annual love offering that generates some funding for purchases when needed. Cotton and polyester fabrics as well as batting donations from Guild members are accepted by the program. Using these materials, kits are prepared by the Program Chairperson and made available to Guild members that are interested in sewing the comforters. Guild members often make comforters, using materials from their own stash, and donate finished comforters to the program. Please refer to the article “Making Cage Comforters for the Jackson County Animal Shelter” for instructions on how to make the comforters.
The Program Chairperson collects all completed comforters at Guild meetings and delivers them to the Jackson County Animal Shelter along with a card that says:
A Gift for the Cats and Dogs
at the Jackson County Animal Shelter
These cage comforters have been hand-crafted by members of the Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild of Jackson
The Guild has donated a total of 48 comforters to the shelter during the last 6 months. This program is a worthy endeavor for the Pieces and Patches Quilt Guild because it is a way for members to use their skills and leftover materials to benefit animals in our community and support a local agency. The Guild’s continued participation in this program will definitely be appreciated. Please vote to approve its continuation. Contact the Program Chairperson, Janice Stitt, with any questions. You can call her at (517) 788- 9905 or email her at lilliahcat@aol.com .
New in 2026 – 2027
Jackson County 4-H
Details to come
Veterans Project
While the Veteran’s project is not one of the Guild’s designated charities because the veterans did not want to be considered a charity, Guild members are still welcomed to make completed quilts for local veterans.
Together We Can Make A Difference Project
Diane Stevens, Project Chairperson
We make quilts to donate for children. The “Together we can make a difference” charity, headed by Wendy Wight is our contact for distribution. She can be contacted at 517-740-8444. Their website is togetherdifference.org. Any quilt size is accepted from Crib size (36×45) to single bed or greater. The quilts are available all year around for those who need them, but at Christmas, Wendy runs a “Priceless Gifts” program for qualified families who need assistance at Christmas. The new, used and donated items are available to help with parents fill out their Christmas gifts list for their children. This local charity has been in existence for over 10 years and Wendy Wight has been recognized by Jackson as “Citizen of the Year” about 5 years ago. The Guild contact person will be Diane Stevens.
