Sewing in the time of COVID-19 – Week 21
As you probably know, the eQuilter Charity Program is one of my favorite things about our business. We’ve been giving 2% of sales to a list of charities for over 20 years, and we are getting close to $1.7 million raised for those in need. Our recipients are carefully vetted and in fact we try to have a close relationship with these groups, so we know how our contributions are put to use. Over the years it has led to some interesting conversations with fascinating people who have led lives that we can only imagine.
Today I had a socially distanced meeting with the founder of Engineers Without Borders, and a retired administrator for Doctors Without Borders. (2 of our 7 charity organizations.) I wanted them to meet because I knew they had so much in common…working with refugees and indigenous people in developing countries…often during outbreaks similar to what the world is experiencing now. Honestly I just wanted to be the fly on the wall while they traded a few stories about trying to help others and stay alive while working on the edge of disaster. I have traveled to 49 countries in my life, but these two have a collection of passport stamps and stories that will never be published but always capture my imagination. It is a gift to know there are people willing to spend time in the most desperate places to help those with no hope. Kathy Pri ce from Mission of Love is another one of those people.
I am thinking of the people of Beirut this weekend, and I know we cannot even comprehend what is happening there in the aftermath. eQuilter is sending donations this week to help with this urgent disaster relief. With your support, together we are a force for good in the world, despite these troubled times.
We have updated our Face Mask Info Page. Many of you have started new businesses making masks. We continue to stock all of the supplies for Covid Mask-making. Just search for ‘Covid’ on our site and you’ll see what we have in stock.
with Hope for the Future,
Luana and Paul
