American Sewing Guild, Tucson Chapter
Community Service

Tucson Chapter members contribute more than 20,000 sewing hours annually toward community outreach. Large sew-a-thons, smaller groups and individuals are all part of a network who donate time and sewing talents toward making a difference in the lives of the disadvantaged.
AVIVA Christmas Stockings: Each year, Chapter member Carol Backus leads an outreach to make Christmas stockings for foster kids under the care of AVIVA Child Protective Services Agency. To learn more, click here.
Beanbags for Libraries:

Every September, the Westside Neighborhood Group makes piles of cloth beanbags filled with rice. They are given to libraries to provide hours of play during children's story time. For more info, click here.
Chemo Caps: The AZ Oncology Foundation and the American Cancer Society offer a Chemo Cap (or turban) lending program. Chemotherapy patients who have lost their hair get 1 wig and 2 caps per year. With an ongoing need for more than 1,000 caps annually, the ASG Chapter supports the cause. To read more, click here.
Fidget Aprons: A popular outreach project involves making fidget aprons. Worn by individuals suffering from dementia, the fabric textures, trinkets and items fidgeted provide hours of entertainment to those who need the distraction. Respite comes to both the wearer and caregiver. For more information, click here.
Military Support – Coolers/Warmers:
As US Armed Services members deploy to globally hostile enviroments, sewing enthusiasts rally to make comfort measures to help troops endure the elements. Cool ties and helmet warmers/coolers are the primary focus. For more background, click here.
Featured Volunteers:

Two leading Chapter contributors for Community Service sewing are Yolanda Niemann (left) and Marilyn Pollitt (right). Both dedicate many hours sewing for people in need. Their example influences others to make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged, particularly children. To learn more about these women, click here.
Focused Outreach Efforts
Turtle Pillows: In 2011, the Tucson Chapter joined a larger national ASG outreach effort to support the needs of seriously ill children in CA. For more, click here. RagDolls2Love: In the wake of the devastating Hurricane Katrina of 2005, one member led a Chapter outreach project to offer comfort to kids in crisis. Click here for the story.
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This page last modified 11/29/11

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