VicForests is supporting Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley with a $2000 boost.
The cash will go towards buying backing fabric, wadding and threads.
The grant, delivered under VicForests’ Community Support Program, ensures Patchwork Collections Yarra Valley can continue providing quilts to those in need.
Since 2010 the group has been gifting hand-made quilts to local community members impacted by hardship or illness and to Royal Children’s Hospital patients.
President Pat Biggs said the quilters lovingly produced up to 300 hand-made quilts per year.
“Quilts give comfort and hope to members of the community who are seriously ill and in need,” she said
“There is a lot that goes into making every quilt with thousands of dollars’ worth of fabric, wadding, backing and thread used by the group each year.
“VicForests’ contribution is a huge help towards continuing our work over the coming year.”
VicForests regional engagement manager Liz Langford said 34 community groups and organisations across central and east Victoria had received funding under last year’s VicForests Community Support Program.
The program has provided more than $350,000 in funding to more than 200 community groups and organisations across regional Victoria.
Visit www.vicforests.com.au for more information.
