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Old 12-16-2011, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mhansen6
I went to Lutheran World Relief website and they stated that they did not want quilts with religious symbols or patriotic quilts. I guess they just want to give comfort.

http://lwr.org/site/c.dmJXKiOYJgI6G/...structions.htm




I think this would be a wonder organization to give to. I will have to see if my congregation makes quilts for them.

I do think the idea of giving quilts is wonderful. It is a hug from someone, no strings attached.

Here is the section from the website:

Please do not donate items with any religious symbols, messages or your congregation’s name. LWR provides Quilts and Kits based on need, regardless of religious creed. Religious references may be misinterpreted by the governments of the receiving countries, jeopardizing the delivery to the people who need the items most.

Please do not donate any items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage. LWR and our overseas partners have access to areas of the world others do not because we are impartial humanitarian organizations. If our intentions are misinterpreted as being politically motivated, our work, our partners and the people we assist could be endangered.
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