How SFQG Community Outreach Makes Quilts for Donation

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SFQG's Community Outreach program makes quilts for donation through member participation at recurring drop-off and sewing events: Curbside Outreach takes place on the first Saturday of each month and at the in-person guild meeting on the third Tuesday of each month. To participate, check the Event Calendar to confirm dates (there may be exceptions), then visit the Community Outreach page to learn the current project before you start or drop off a quilt.

How the Program Works

The guild organizes donation quiltmaking around two regular touchpoints each month:

Event When What to Do
Curbside Outreach First Saturday of each month Drop off or pick up outreach materials
In-person meeting outreach Third Tuesday of each month Participate during the monthly guild meeting

Because the guild notes there may be exceptions, always confirm the specific date on the Event Calendar before making plans.

Step by Step: Participating in Donation Quiltmaking

  1. Check the schedule. Open the Event Calendar and confirm the next Curbside Outreach (first Saturday) or in-person meeting (third Tuesday) is happening as expected.
  2. Find the current project. Visit the Community Outreach page to see what quilt project the guild is currently making for donation. This tells you what to bring, make, or contribute.
  3. Attend and participate. Join at the scheduled time — curbside on Saturdays or at the in-person meeting on the third Tuesday — and work on the current outreach project with other members.
  4. Verify before you go. If you're unsure about a date or what's needed, check the calendar and outreach page again, since the guild flags possible exceptions.

What to Expect and Common Pitfalls

  • Don't assume every first Saturday or third Tuesday is confirmed. The guild explicitly directs members to the Event Calendar to confirm dates because exceptions occur.
  • Start with the current project page, not last month's plan. The Community Outreach page is the authoritative source for what the guild is making now.
  • Watch for phishing. The guild warns that no one from the guild will email you asking for money or with urgent money requests. Verify any unusual email address before replying, and don't click unsolicited login links.

Getting Involved Beyond Outreach

Membership opens up additional ways to engage, including the Members Only Page, the guild library at monthly in-person meetings, Block of the Month (next due September 2026), and volunteering for QUILT 2027 (April 2–3, 2027). If you have questions about outreach or workshops, the guild directs members to contact the relevant chair by email.