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If you’re looking for a custom, handmade gift AND a way to help local seniors have a
brighter holiday, look for The Quilting Season Charities’ Holiday Fundraiser displays in
supporting Saline stores. You’ll find homemade bears, table runners, stuffed trees,
handmade holiday cards, knitted dishcloths, and of course Christmas stockings for
every family member.
Over ten years ago Mary Lindquist, The Quilting Season Charities president and teacher
extraordinaire, felt that seniors or “the elderlies” were being left out at the holidays. So in
concert with Saline Area Social Services (SASC) the holiday fundraiser was born: SASC
identifies its area folks and The Quilting Season volunteers become Santa’s elves, busily
making all kinds of holiday gifts to sell to raise money for gifts and necessities.
It’s so easy and heartwarming to support this fundraiser: look for a display (participating stores
listed below) and select the gift of your choice. Choose your donation amount and put it in the
attached envelope and leave it with the store clerk. Last year over sixty local seniors benefitted
from your generosity.
The gifts will also be at the Saline Farmers Market beginning November 18. Please join The
Quilting Season Charities, the SASC and local volunteers in helping brighten this season for
some very special folks.
Local participating stores: Baker’s Nook, Carrigan Cafe, and Steadfast Chiropractic.
For more information or to volunteer for this project, contact the store at (734)429-2900.
The mission of The Quilting Season Charities is to bring joy through improving the quality of life
of and empowering low-income and underserved persons through the creation, donation, and
repurposing of sewing and handicraft supplies for basic life necessities.
Located within The Quilting Season
Suite A3, 7025 E. Michigan Ave.
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 429-2900
The Quilting Season Charities is a not for profit public charity designated as tax exempt under
IRC Section 501(c)(3). Our EIN is 92-2842566.
