{"id":190132,"date":"2024-05-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=190132"},"modified":"2024-05-31T10:48:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T10:48:05","slug":"stitched-with-love-quilting-guild-donates-handmade-quilts-to-support-usag-rheinland-pfalz-suicide-prevention-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=190132","title":{"rendered":"Stitched with love: Quilting Guild donates handmade quilts to support USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Suicide Prevention Program"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild representatives Heather Majorwitz (left) and Dani Jeffries gift the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz\u2019s Suicide Prevention Program the first two of twelve quilts to be donated to those affected by suicide in our community on May 28 in Baumholder, Germany.
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BAUMHOLDER, Germany \u2013 The Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild gifted U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz\u2019s Suicide Prevention Program the first two of twelve quilts to be donated to community members affected by suicide on May 28.<\/p>\n

Jae Kim, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz garrison manager, presented certificates of appreciation to Guild representatives Dani Jeffries and Heather Majorwitz in recognition of their contributions, which will have a lasting impact on families and loved ones affected by suicide.<\/p>\n

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\n The Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild gifted U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz\u2019s Suicide Prevention Program the first two of twelve quilts to be donated to community members affected by suicide on May 28. Jae Kim, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz garrison manager, presents certificates of appreciation to Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild representatives Dani Jeffries and Heather Majorwitz in recognition of their contributions, which will have a lasting impact on the families and loved ones of those affected by suicide. From left: Wiliam Reynolds, Suicide Prevention Program coordinator, USAG Rheinland-Pfalz; Jae Kim, Dani Jeffries and Heather Majorwitz.
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“I really appreciate everything you all are doing to help our community,” said Kim. “Addressing the issues related to suicide is closely linked to the broader topic of mental health care. While I don’t often talk specifically about suicide, the efforts being made here are essential in fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes mental well-being. It’s about creating a community where people feel safe, supported, and encouraged to seek help when they need it.”<\/p>\n

The Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild has committed to donating 12 handmade quilts to U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz\u2019s Suicide Prevention Program. The quilts will be a key part of the Suicide Reaction Team sustainment kits, which are given to families affected by suicide within the USAG Rheinland-Pfalz footprint.<\/p>\n

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The donated quilts represent 360 volunteer hours from Guild members and would cost around $4,800 if bought commercially. However, the value of these handmade quilts \u2013 crafted with love and support from the community \u2013 goes beyond any monetary measure: they are a tangible expression of the garrison community’s care for suicide survivors, providing comfort and solidarity in a way that store-bought quilts cannot.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese quilts are a way to wrap our suicide survivors in the love and support of this community,\u201d said Wiliam Reynolds, Suicide Prevention Program coordinator. \u201cI\u2019m deeply grateful for Ms. Jeffries\u2019 and Ms. Majorwitz\u2019s contributions to this project. This effort exemplifies what makes our community so special.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild representatives Heather Majorwitz (left) and Dani Jeffries gift the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz\u2019s Suicide Prevention Program the first two of twelve quilts to be donated to those affected by suicide in our community on May 28 in Baumholder, Germany.
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The Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild is a community of quilters, sewers, needle artists, and crafters united by their shared hobby. Open to both experts and complete beginners, the Guild welcomes all who are interested in joining.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild, please email heather.majorwitz@eu.dodea.edu or danijjeffries@gmail.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rheinland Pfalz Quilting Guild representatives Heather Majorwitz (left) and Dani Jeffries gift the U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz\u2019s Suicide Prevention Program the first two of twelve quilts to be donated to those affected by suicide in our community on May 28 in Baumholder, Germany. (Photo Credit: Linda Lambiotte) VIEW ORIGINAL BAUMHOLDER, Germany \u2013 The Rheinland Pfalz […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":190134,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-190132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=190132"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":190139,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190132\/revisions\/190139"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/190134"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=190132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=190132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=190132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}