Fundraiser helps provide future Quilts of Valor

On Friday, June 13, members of Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (QOVO) gathered at the American Legion Post in Kimberling City for a day of sewing to raise funds for future veteran quilts. 

In collaboration with the national Quilts of Valor Foundation, the Kimberling City event was a designated Take Five event. Each year during the week culminating in Flag Day, groups across the United States walk or run a 5K race and/or gather for a “Block Party” to make quilt blocks, asking family and friends to pledge a donation for the race or for each block created during the sewing marathon. The local QOVO group created 252 blocks that day, with proceeds going toward purchase of fabric for quilts to be presented locally. 

Persons stopping by during the quilting event also had the opportunity to give a donation and sign a block expressing their thanks and honoring a veteran. 

A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade quilt awarded to a service member or veteran as an expression of deep gratitude for their service to our nation. Quilts are an award, not a gift, and registered with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. 

QOVO appreciates the support for the Block Party and thanks the American Legion Post #637 for the use of their facility. For more information about QOVO and to nominate someone for a quilt, visit the Facebook page or email quiltsofvalorozarks@gmail.com.