Community Service

Giving back is a vital part of a full and rewarding life. What could be more fulfilling than doing what you love to do (sewing) while contributing to the quality of life of others in need within your own community?

Throughout the country, ASG has become synonymous with charitable acts of sewing.

The chapter's community service project for September will be getting together to sew bibs for babies, wheelchair bound children and adults, and for seniors. The sizes needed are from 1 year to 90 years. The most
popular style for children is terry cloth (clean finger towels provide a good source) with a hole
cut in the center, insert a knitted band that stretches over the head and instant bib. The bibs will
be taken to the layette program, senior centers and convalescent homes.

For our chapter's community service in May we participated with the national organization providing anti-ouch pounches.

The Anti-Ouch Pouch is a pillow that hangs from the shoulder, fitting snugly under the arm to cushion the area after breast surgery or during radiation treatment. surgery.The wedge shape gently holds the arm away from the body when the user is standing. The strap holds the pillow in place without having to use sore arm muscles to “clutch” it.The strap is adjustable and the fiberfill may be adjusted via the overlapped opening.