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Quilts of Valor - Southington's Day of Sewing for Veterans Touched By War

Memorial Day - May 26th  .  

An appopriate day for each of us to remember those who have defended our country up to and including making the supreme sacrifice. 

What better time than now for volunteers to step up and do something special in appreciation for our veterans!

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Here's something caring and compassionate you can do for our veterans who have een touched by war in the service of their country!    

Saturday, May 31, 2014 has been set aside as a special day of sewing for Quilts of Valor at the American Legion Hall at 66 Main Street, just off the Town Green in Southington.  From 9:30 am to 3:00 pm some caring volunteers will be giving some of thier time for Quilts of Valor. 

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The Quilts of Valor Foundation's mission covers members of all services affected by war by providing them with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. 

Quilts of Valor foundation is non-political. It is about ordinary people generously doing the work of the heart for someone who served and has been hurt in some way, making a sacrifice to our country.

“Volunteers are needed to make this project a success”, said, volunteer, veteran and American Legion member, John DeMello, Sr., whose son, John, Jr. now serves our country as an Air Force Captain.  

“Volunteers are invited to come. Bring your own sewing machine and basic sewing supplies. Or you can help by cutting, ironing, etc.”, said project coordinator, Jane Dougherty, “Donations of red, white, cream, blue and Patriotic fabric will be gladly accepted. Come for the day or stop by and help us for a while.”, Dougherty added.  Coffee, donuts, water and pizza will be provided.

RSVP to Jane Dougherty, who can also be reached for information at Jane.dougherty@QOVF.org  or 203-315-0232 and please indicate whether you plan to sew or help.   


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