{"id":2043,"date":"2024-07-30T00:16:23","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T00:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/?page_id=2043"},"modified":"2026-02-07T23:26:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T23:26:30","slug":"community-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/index.php\/community-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Service Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In 2026, we are partnering with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerkc.com\/\">Volunteer KC<\/a> to make canvas Navigational Bags designed for homeless people with a printed map of the city on one side and vital services on the other. VKC will fill the bags with essential items and distribute them to those in need. The printed canvas kits will be available at meetings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Navbag-1024x450.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Navbag-1024x450.png 1024w, https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Navbag-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Navbag-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Navbag-1200x527.png 1200w, https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Navbag.png 1477w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/starlightquilters.com\/SQG\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/KC-Navigation-Bag-Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download instructions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3rUWs7Gn5F4?si=1NBagqvlMZrnH5il\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">instructional video<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We will also continue this year to work with <a href=\"https:\/\/thesewinglabs.org\/\">The Sewing Labs<\/a> to make handmade Walker Bags and Children&#8217;s Activity Bags for St. Luke&#8217;s Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients will use the <strong>walker bags<\/strong> as they navigate life with a walker. These fun and durable bags are designed to hold phones, keys, a book, and other everyday items, bringing independence and freedom to patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An instructional sewing video is available on The Sewing Lab&#8217;s website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-5059b9d440f0cbd65b561f07b45f15eb\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesewinglabs.org\/get-involved\/community-projects\/st-lukes-walker-bags.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Luke&#8217;s Hospital Walker Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not using a kit, materials needed are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 piece 42&#8243; x 16&#8243; heavy weight fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 piece 42&#8243; x 16&#8243; light weight fabric (lining)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 pieces ribbon 1\/2 to 3\/4&#8243; wide x 26&#8243; long<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesewinglabs.org\/file_download\/587a0589-140f-4bb5-aa37-f154d37ae7e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download instructions for the Walker Bag<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sewing Labs is partnering with St. Luke\u2019s Hospital to create handmade <strong>Activity bags for children<\/strong> undergoing treatments. These colorful, durable bags are designed to hold toys, games, puzzles, and other comforting items, bringing joy and support to young patients during challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An instructional sewing video is available on The Sewing Lab&#8217;s website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-normal-font-size wp-elements-2ffc0ee622c44675623aefa815929f42\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thesewinglabs.org\/get-involved\/community-projects\/st-lukes-childrens-activity-bags.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Luke&#8217;s Hospital Children&#8217;s Activity Bags<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials needed: 1 piece of fabric 9&#8243; x 25&#8243;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thesewinglabs.org\/file_download\/a1d90ef4-83dc-474f-9525-8fe5c8c59dbb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download instructions for the Children&#8217;s Activity Bag<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2026, we are partnering with Volunteer KC to make canvas Navigational Bags designed for homeless people with a printed map of the city on one side and vital services on the other. VKC will fill the bags with essential items and distribute them to those in need. 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