Canyon Quilters Support Giving
Canyon’s philanthropy supports the missions of local charities and organizations in need, providing caring warmth and comfort by making quilts and textile-based items. We currently support the Paralyzed Veterans of America program (PVA) at the local VA Hospital and the Royal Family Kids camp.
Each year one of our Guild meetings is dedicated to philanthropic activities. During this meeting, Canyon members (and our guests!) apply their talents in ‘hands-on’ making of quilts and other useful textile items, all the while having some fun and fellowship. Moreover, this is always a great time to meet other Canyon members.
Our Guild members have big hearts. So in addition to supporting the Guild’s philanthropy, many members give a helping hand to aid other causes throughout our community, and in many cases…beyond our community, such as, Dress a Girl (send an email using the email button near the bottom of this page for more information).
Royal Family Kids Camp
Each summer, a group of volunteers from City View Church in San Diego provides a week-long camp experience for 40 children aged 7 to 11. During camp, these foster children, who come from backgrounds of abuse and abandonment, are given this life-changing opportunity, thanks in part to Canyon. For several years, Canyon has crafted and gifted each child with their own quilt. At camp, each child chooses a quilt that they can then take home.
Each January Kay Laboda begins collecting quilts. Therefore, for more information or to contribute, please see Kay for details; alternatively, you can also send an email using the button near the bottom of this page.
Veteran's Quilts
Since 2005 Canyon members have been making quilts for local veterans’ organizations. These include, in particular, the VA San Diego Healthcare System, Balboa Naval Hospital, Warrior Foundation/Freedom Station, Veterans Village of San Diego and the Veterans Home of Chula Vista. In 2025, we focused on providing quilts to veterans who are experiencing paralysis. Upon admission, for this reason, each veteran receives a quilt for use during their rehabilitation, and they are then able to keep the quilt for continued encouragement at home. In 2025, the PVA program will also relocate to its new wing at the San Diego VA hospital. Canyon is committed to providing a quilt to every new admission to this innovative program and its expanded space.
Want to Help Out?
There are many ways you can contribute!
For instance, you can help by cutting fabric for kits, piecing, quilting, binding, or hand-sewing labels onto finished quilts. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Alternatively, you can donate a quilt you already own or made or encourage someone you know to donate one they no longer need. We’ll ensure each quilt finds its forever home.
We also welcome donations of fabric. Please feel free to share with friends and family that Canyon accepts fabric donations, along with unfinished quilts and quilting items. We assure you that nothing goes to waste, and every contribution is valued.
Finally, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Philanthropy team at one of our Guild meetings or ask for assistance at the check-in table. You can also use the email button below to contact us.
Lastly, Want to Make a Quilt?
ROYAL FAMILY KIDS CAMP
40+ kids go to camp, equal numbers of boys & girls
Approximate size of a quilt 45″ x 60″.
The kids love animal, sports, cars, Pokey, any current cartoon or movie character theme.
In addition, the boys love the dinosaur themes.
The kids love the different colors of squares sewn together. They find joy in the vibrant combinations
VETERANS
Paralyzed veterans generally are wheelchair bound so lap-sized quilts or throws are best, approximately 45″ x 60″.
There are both male and female veterans with men being the majority of quilt recipients.
Themes do not have to be patriotic prints.