From the very beginning, our guild has given back to our community through quilt making and other projects. These projects helped organizations raise funds or provided needed textile items to community members. The CVAMQG community giving program allows us to assist a charitable organization by doing what we do best—providing handmade quilts.

The CVAMQG community giving program allows us to assist a charitable organization by doing what we do best—providing handmade quilts!

2026 CVAMQG Community Giving Program

We support the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (rbha.org), a public agency and nonprofit organization that provides mental health services. RBHA offers a residential addiction treatment program that allows mothers to bring their young children (newborn to age 11) with them.

Our volunteers make and provide between 30 and 40 comfort quilts (not bedding) annually for the children in the program. We welcome your support, but you are not obligated to participate in any way.

As an alternative to making a finished quilt, volunteers may provide fabric, piece or sew tops, sandwich, baste, quilt, or bind (by hand or machine), and/or attach labels. 100% cotton batting is available upon request.

What’s needed:

• Quilts or quilt tops in child-friendly themes (see sizes, below).

• Constructed of new cotton or flannel. Repurposed cotton or flannel clothing may be acceptable upon request.

• CVAMQG label for the child to write their name.

• Quilts MUST be washed and checked for pins. Thank you!

Optional projects:

• Matching standard-size pillowcase

• Separate standard-size pillowcase(s) in child-friendly themes

• New board books and elementary-age children’s books

Quilt sizes (approximate):

• Baby — 30” x 40”

• Crib / toddler bed — 40” x 50”

• Throw — 50” x 60”

• Standard pillowcase — 20” x 26”

If you have any questions, please contact:

Julie Allinson, CVAMQG Community Giving

Click here for a flyer with specifications and submission details