Several years ago, when the husband of a Sew & Sews’ Board Member passed away, she wrote in the obituary, “In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Sew & Sews in his memory.” Her husband had been so proud of her participation in Sew & Sews, and it seemed like the perfect local nonprofit to receive donations. Sew & Sews raised $1,500 from his memorial tribute, helping members quilt, sew, knit, crochet and knot blankets for local nonprofits in Southwest Florida, including Visions of Sugar Plums and Verandah Cares, here at home.
Sew & Sews’ Giving Thread is a new donation program symbolizing the threads of friendship and giving that are an intrinsic part of the Verandah community and the threads of yarn and fabric used to create handmade items by its members. The Giving Thread provides you with the opportunity to support these efforts throughout the year and as a celebration of important moments in your life. The Giving Thread is the perfect way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, birth of a child or to memorialize a loved one.
How The Giving Thread Works:
• Visit the Sew & Sews website SewandSews.org and click on the Donate Now button. Complete the secure transaction form and Sew & Sews will take care of the rest.
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• Send a check to Sew & Sews, 3291 Sanctuary Point, Fort Myers, FL 33905 with your name, address, and email, along with the name and address of the person you wish to honor.
Verandah artist Charlotte Mertz, has graciously given Sew & Sews permission to feature her artwork on the beautiful card that will be sent to the family or recipient being honored or memorialized.
Sew & Sews is a 501(c)3 organization and will send you a thank you letter and tax receipt* following your donation.
For questions about the program, visit the website at SewandSews.org or email Giving Thread Chair, Maggie Schubert at [email protected].
*Sew & Sews, Inc., is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization-EIN 85-3538787. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
