I had heard about a local charity in Burlington called ‘Sew on Fire’ which sounded interesting so I looked into it. This is a Burlington based charity/ministry that has volunteers across Canada sew cloth bags, quilts, blankets, t-shirts, baby overalls, ladies knit mittens. These gifts and homemade cloth bags are filled with essential items and sent to orphanages, hospitals, widows living on the streets, young single moms, children living in garbage dumps, refugees and the poor. Last year they sent approximately 20,000 bags to those in need all over the world and right in our own community. I thought this was so great!
So, Paige and I went out and bought some items to be put in the cloth bags; baby needs (blankets, wipes and clothes, soothers, q-tips, rattles, diaper pins, small toys, baby powder), pencils, pens, stuffed animals, candy, shampoo, soap, deodorant, wash clothes and towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste .
We dropped the stuff off to the SEW ON FIRE warehouse which is on Fraser Dr. We met with Wendy who was the person responsible for spearheading this operation. She started it in her home and soon needed more space. They are now in a warehouse full of things that will be packed and sent off. Paige and I were amazed at the time and effort that Wendy and her volunteers put in to make this happen. So awesome!!! They are always in need of items and your time sew together the bags and to stuff them with goodies. If you are ever interested in volunteering, have a look at what they are all about:
Thanks again to Wendy for showing us around and educating us!!
Another great day with Paige. Love her!!
Susie
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