Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks (QOVO) announces the launching of their Sponsorship Program for businesses and individuals who would like to assist in honoring local veterans with a Quilt of Valor. This program allows a donation to be made to cover the expenses of from one to five veteran quilts.
A Quilt of Valor is a quality quilt, made by hand and then hand- or machine-quilted, awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war. The quilts are considered an award, not a gift, and must be recorded with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. The quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.”
Materials for these quilts and use of long-arm quilting machines are dependent on donations. At current costs for material and labor, the average cost of a quilt is $300. Quilts of Valor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which makes donations tax deductible.
Following are the Donor Level options to support this program and the number of quilts the donation will provide:
Platinum (5) - $1,500
Diamond (4) - $1,200
Gold (3) - $900
Silver (2) - $600
Bronze (1) – 300
Donations can be mailed to Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 334, Kimberling City, MO 65686. All donations are appreciated, regardless of amount, and will help QOVO continue honoring veterans in southwest Missouri.
QOVO received their charter on March 1, 2024, and in six months’ time have awarded over
one hundred Quilts of Valor to local veterans. The chapter meets at 9 a.m. the first Monday of each month, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Kimberling City. All men and women interested in honoring veterans are welcome; there are many ways to assist, such as sewing, pressing, fund raising, assisting in presentations and more. Following the sewing/quilting session, a business meeting is held at 1 p.m.
See current activities by checking out the Facebook page, Quilts of Valor of the Ozarks, or email
quiltsofvalorozarks@gmail.com for more information.
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