Community
12 May, 2023
Kindness in giving
MANY hands make light work – and they sure can make a difference in the world.
A group of local women who took part in Social Quilting for Good, which was part of the Progressing Cobden and Cobden Business Network-led Cobden Connection and Kindness Campaign, helped create a number of quilts.
The quilts were recently donated to the Mackillop Family Services on Friday to be given to foster children in the district. Cobden’s Helen Smith said 13 women took part in the sessions when ever they had the time free.
“Quilters were invited to come together at Cobden Sewing Machines to sew quilts for charity,” she said.
“We ran eight sessions which were free to attend and included fabric, morning tea, a cup of coffee and friendly chat.”
The aim of the Cobden Connection and Kindness campaign was to spread kindness, encourage gratitude, connect and reconnect people within the community. The project received grant funding from the South West Community Foundation and Regional Renewal.
Two large community painting were also completed as part of the initiative. Mrs Smith said she was pleased with the outcome of Social Quilting for Good. “A huge thank you to all of these wonderful ladies who came along and worked on these quilts,” she said.
“The Cobden Kindness and Connection Campaign also acts as a reminder that there are still many things to be grateful for.”
Mrs Smith said the funding for the program came about due to COVID. “We have four quilts to donate, with three finished so far,” she said.
“I’ve also made bags to match the quilts.” Mackillop Family Services’ Hayden Mitchell and Loreto Dunn attended a morning tea to present the quilts in Cobden. Mr Mitchell said
Mackillop Family Services appreciated the donation which would be given to local foster children. “It (the quilt) can be a safety thing for them, it can be a safe place for them,” he said.
“We appreciate any donation, but the work and effort that goes into these is a lot more meaningful.”
