Raffle for quilt covers many costs

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To help Family Promise fund its efforts to help local people who are homeless, call Director Maureen Bradish at 562-0710.

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November 29, 2011

Fundraiser helps defray expenses after loss of grant

FELICIA BONANNO Press-Republican The Press Republican Tue Nov 29, 2011, 06:09 AM EST

PLATTSBURGH — With their handwork, local quilters gave a hand to people who are homeless.

The quilt that Champlain Valley Quilters Guild of New York members made for Family Promise of Clinton County raised $3,368.

That money came at a perfect time for the faith-based organization, which provides temporary shelter and other services to those without homes.

The organization was especially in need of the money this year since it didn't receive the Emergency Shelter grant that had helped support it in the past.

Also, said Director Maureen Bradish, "we didn't raise as much as we planned at (the annual) golf tournament.

"This donation made up for that."

'Organized really well'

Every other year, the guild holds a quilt show. Well ahead, the group solicits applications by nonprofits for a quilt members make and donate as a raffle prize to the chosen organization.

Family Promise sold chances for months, and then Bradish and volunteers topped off ticket sales at a table set up at the guild's show in October.

"I was amazed at how many people were from out of town and out of state that come to this show," Bradish marveled. "There were even people from Connecticut and Vermont. It was organized really well, and everyone got involved."

Hundreds flocked to Bailey Avenue School in Plattsburgh to view more than 300 quilts, among them Family Promise's queen-size Tennessee Waltz quilt assembled in tones of burgundy, green and cream.

People took pictures and crowded around the table to buy raffle tickets.

WINNER PLEASED

Twelve-year guild member Patricia Dudley Delameter of Port Kent was the winner.

"I was so fortunate," she said. "It's a treat to know every single person who worked on it; it makes it even more special. They did a beautiful job, and it looks lovely in my home."

It makes her feel good to know the quilt she won is also helping to keep others warm.

"The members of our guild donate to so many local charities and have given so many quilts," Delameter said. "Being able to give the proceeds to a group like that really feels good."

MORE THAN SHELTER

Bradish continues to be apprehensive about future funding for Family Promise, which assists an average of 30 families each year.

The program saves tax dollars, as Clinton County Social Services would otherwise have to pay for temporary housing for those in need.

Those assisted by the group are given more than shelter; they get help finding housing, jobs and solutions for other needs, too.

"We're going to see if there are any other grants out there we qualify for and can apply for," Bradish said. "Everyone is struggling, even the nonprofits, and fundraising is a full-time job in itself."

CHRISTMAS NEEDS

Right now, Family Promise wants to help its families have a merry Christmas.

People are invited to sponsor families or children in need. Donations of cash would help purchase items such as gift cards for older children and adults and toys for youngsters. Also accepted are new items as gifts.

"That's one of the things that will help us out a lot, too," Bradish said of Christmas generosity.

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