WARWICK Christian College students have spent a term quilting, and young victims of domestic violence will be able to snuggle into the warm results.
Student teams spent a term designing, sewing and quilting individually designed children’s blankets.
The beautiful quilts will serve as a comforting tool for the children needing to reside at the Safe Haven and the young person will be welcome to take the quilt with them as they leave the shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Warwick Safe Haven president Bette Bonney recently went to the school to accept the quilts on behalf of the management committee and took the opportunity to talk to the students about domestic violence and the local shelter.
“The benefits of this class were twofold,” College Principal Terrence McCorkell said.
“Not only did they learn practical skills but the children were able to understand the needs of those within the community and contribute in a positive way.”
Warwick Safe Haven Inc is the local domestic violence shelter which often has mums with children from across Queensland in need of crisis accommodation.
Warwick Safe Haven advisor Kathy Payne also thanked the Warwick Christian College students on behalf of those families in crisis for their very generous donation and thoughtfulness.
She said the service continues to need volunteers who are able to assist families in need. Volunteer training will be held later this year. To register interest, please call the Domestic Violence Regional Service Toowoomba on (07) 4639 3605.
