Bibliogirl--my guild donates routinely to Uplift because one of our members is an active Uplift worker. She asks that we NOT donate quilts but instead donate easily wash/dry blankets--especially if accompanied by warm clothing, candles (they use for light and heating food), and waterproof outwear. I'd suggest you direct your charity quilts to another organization where the quilts actually are given to recipients that take them home. We also donate to local fire/tornado/flood victims--you could contact your local Red Cross organization to do this. I know that they often are so thankful after losing everything--quilts really do wrap the receiver up with love!