The Exchange Newsletter Issue 1, 2022

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VACCINES

COMMUNITY MATTERS

Mary K. Grantski (left) and Paula Stanton (right), members.

Sewing and quilting community groups handcraft items for Baby Boutique

For eight years, St. Gerald’s Sewing and Quilting groups have handcrafted items for OneWorld’s Baby Boutique. The groups meet once a month at St. Gerald’s Catholic Church to work on their projects together. From 2013-2020, the sewing groups created and donated: • 617 fleece crochet blankets • 456 crochet afghans • 438 bibs • 300 baby hats • 240 washcloths • 223 reusable nursing pads • 210 burp cloths • 150 receiving blankets • 118 car seat covers • 83 pacifier clips • 6 bootie sets • 2 blanket/sweater sets Because Compassion Matters. Reusable nursing pads are available for prenatal patients at the Baby Boutique. “You can only sew so much for yourself.” –Paula Stanton, member Thank you to St. Gerald’s, Christ Child Society, Gap at Village Pointe, Starlight Quilting Guild, other 2021 recurring community groups and individuals and all others who donate items to the Baby Boutique.

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