COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The caring quilters of ESQ gladly share their time and talents with many community organizations. Over the years we have made Dresses for Africa, pillowcases for Sophia Way and Children's Hospital, lap quilts for patients at Overlake Hospital, and patriotic quilts for veterans through Quilts of Valor. We have also provided quilts for display at area retirement homes. Fabric and batting donations for our outreach programs are always gratefully accepted.

Currently our project focus is on the charitable organizations listed below. *** Click here or on the Gallery drop-down tab to see pictures of items made! ***   Stay & Sew workshops may be scheduled throughout the year to work on these projects and to further develop friendships among our members.

​​EvergreenHealth Hospice

EvergreenHealth Hospice clinicians like to welcome patients with the gift of a lovingly handmade quilt. The quilts we at Eastside Quilters make and donate are treasured by the patients (the hospice staff often hear “someone made this, just for me?!”) and become treasured keepsakes for the families EvergreenHealth Hospice serves in King and Snohomish counties. It is one of their most cherished traditions, made possible by the hard work and kind donations from Eastside Quilters. 
www.evergreenhealthcare.org

​Pediatric Interim Care Center (PICC)

PICC provides 24-hour medical monitoring and nursing care to fill the gap between hospital and home for infants recovering from prenatal drug exposures or other medical difficulties.  PICC’s pioneering program also facilitates visitation for families, provides caregiver training, follows the babies after they leave, and offers a range of community outreach and education services. Founded in 1990, PICC's model program has given more than 3,100 infants a safe and healthy start in life.
​www.picc.net

​Treehouse

​Giving Foster Kids a Childhood and a Future
Over the last 30 years Treehouse has become Washington state’s leading organization addressing the academic and other essential supports of more than 7,800 youth in foster care. Treehouse is nationally recognized as thought leaders and innovators in the field.  In 2017 Treehouse youth nearly doubled their high school graduation rate in just five years. They proved that when the community invests in intentional, individualized support for youth in foster care, we can create a world where they can pursue their dreams and launch successfully into adulthood.
www.treehouseforkids.org

​Quilts of the Heart

Quilts of the Heart is a Swedish Foundation-sponsored program that provides handmade quilts to patients receiving palliative care. The program started in late fall 2020 through the efforts of Chaplain Leah Klug and others on the Palliative Care Team. The team created a process for collecting, laundering, storing, and gifting quilts while tracking data and growing outreach. The program took hold at Swedish-Cherry Hill and eventually grew to include Swedish-Issaquah and Swedish-Edmonds.
dawn.shaikh@swedish.org

The Forgotten Children's Fund

The Forgotten Children's Fund is an all volunteer organization that works to give underprivileged children and their families a truly Merry Christmas. With the support of  the Seattle-area community, they purchase, wrap, and have Santa and his Elves deliver gifts every year. Families are selected on the basis of need and are typically not assisted by other public or charitable organizations. FCF currently operates in western Washington (King, Lewis, Skagit, Island, Snohomish, Whatcom, and Chelan counties). Each child receives a new winter coat; 3 toys or gifts; 2 books; a hat, gloves, and socks; a stocking stuffed with goodies; warm blankets for the families; and food for Christmas dinner and extra staples.
www.forgottenchildrensfund.org