We want to share this beautiful note from Rita Zawaideh, CEO of our long-time quilt distribution partner, Salaam Cultural Museum and SCM Medical Missions. We have been proud to partner with SCM for many years and this is only possible due to our talented and generous quilters supporting Quilts Beyond Borders from all over the world. Thank YOU!!

Dear Quilters,

On behalf of everyone at SCM, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for the beautiful quilts you have so generously created and donated over the years. Each quilt is more than fabric and stitching—it is a gift of comfort, dignity, and hope for the individuals and families we serve.

Your craftsmanship is extraordinary, but what truly shines through is the compassion behind every piece. The colors, patterns, and care you put into your work bring warmth not only to those who receive the quilts, but also to our entire community. You remind us that kindness can be both practical and profoundly meaningful.

Thank you for sharing your time, your talent, and your hearts. Your quilts wrap people in more than warmth—they wrap them in love, and that is a gift beyond measure.

With sincere appreciation,

Rita Zawaideh

CEO

SCM Medical Missions | Salaam Cultural Museum | Cune Press

www.scmmedicalmissions.org | www.salaamculturalmuseum.org | www.cunepress.com

Our QBB quilts often take long journeys, picking up love along the way. They travel from the piecer….to the finisher…to the coordinator who packs and ships. And then they finally arrive at their forever home!  At each step these gifts are infused with creativity…and LOVE.

Thank you to all the quilters in our network who generously make these gifts possible. Please enjoy the photos below which went to two of our long term partners – you can click on each picture to see them larger and see the maker’s name.

– Ann D, SE Regional Coordinator

Pictured below are quilts from the Southeast region headed to Comfort Cases, for children entering foster care.

Pictured below are quilts headed to Salaam Cultural Museum, for the comfort of refugees, both in the US and abroad.

These quilts were sent in early 2026 to our partners across the US and to world-wide refugees, please enjoy the beautiful pictures! You can click on each to see it larger and to see the maker’s names.

Tammy D, QBB Regional Coordinator in PA

These were sent to Comfort Cases to be cherished by foster kids across the US:

And these were sent to Salaam Cultural Museum’s Medical Mission, to be delivered along with essential medical supplies and humanitarian aid to refugees in Jordan and throughout the Middle East:

In December 2025,  Quilts Beyond Borders provided quilts for the family Christmas celebration at the Women’s Recovery Center in Phoenix, AZ.  The center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing substance use treatment and housing to women.  Quilts Beyond Borders sent them several deliveries of quilts for this celebration as you can see in other recent blog posts. A link to learn more about this organization:  https://azwomensrecoverycenter.org

Beverly, a director at the center said:  “Our kiddos were so excited about their quilts.  They loved them! What a treat for our families. Our gratitude for everyone’s kind and beautiful work is endless. Thank you so much. We are so blessed!”  

Note – these photos are used with permission from the families.

These quilts were recently sent to Quilts Beyond Borders partners for several initiatives from our newest Regional Coordinator Tammy D. in Pennsylvania. You can click on each image to see the quilts larger and see the maker’s names.

OCJ Kids (Supporting foster kids in Arizona):

Global Samaritan Resources (Sending humanitarian aid around the world and around the corner):

Arizona Womens Recovery Center (supporting outpatient recovery for women and families):

Comfort Cases (Supporting foster children around the US):

Salaam Cultural Museum Medical Missions (Sending aid and medical supplies to Jordan and Gaza and other refugee areas in need):

The NW group sent quilts this year to the Arizona Women’s Recovery Center. Women and families receive support and treatment for substance abuse and these quilts will go to families receiving services. 

You can click on the picture to see the quilts and people who made them.

Thank you so much for helping women needing help to live successfully and overcome difficult circumstances.

Susan Schmidt   NW Regional Coordinator

The NW group sent quilts this year to OCJ Kids for foster and at-risk children. This organization based in Arizona is a trusted partner to Arizona’s Department of Child Safety Offices and some of these quilts will be distributed by Santa at the OCJ Christmas party.

You can click on the picture to see the quilts and people who made them.

Thank you again for all you do for these children!

Susan Schmidt   NW Regional Coordinator

The NW group has sent 307 quilts this year to Comfort Cases for children in foster care.  When a child goes to a foster home they receive a backpack and inside some of them are our quilts along with other supplies. This organization based in Virginia provides backpacks to children across the country. QBB sends them over 1000 quilts a year. 

You can click on the picture to see the quilts and people who made them.

Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us and making colorful quilts for children who can use the comfort.

Susan Schmidt   NW Regional Coordinator

In February of 2025 the Salaam Cultural Museum was able to send a container filled with medical items and other supplies to Gaza. Along with those things went 789 quilts from our NW Group. We are so happy to help provide the comfort of a quilt to people in such desperate need. I am always amazed at the work that this humanitarian group is able to accomplish for people by setting up medical and dental clinics, providing food and shelter and other ways to help people in need. 

You can click on the pictures for a closer look at the beautiful quilts and the people who made them.

Thank you for your help and support to QBB we couldn’t do this without you!

We are splitting this this shipment of quilts into 3 separate posts due to the large number of photos, this is the last of the set.

Susan Schmidt    NW Regional Coordinator

In February of 2025 the Salaam Cultural Museum was able to send a container filled with medical items and other supplies to Gaza. Along with those things went 789 quilts from our NW Group. We are so happy to help provide the comfort of a quilt to people in such desperate need. I am always amazed at the work that this humanitarian group is able to accomplish for people by setting up medical and dental clinics, providing food and shelter and other ways to help people in need. 

You can click on the pictures for a closer look at the beautiful quilts and the people who made them.

Thank you for your help and support to QBB we couldn’t do this without you!

We are splitting this this shipment of quilts into 3 separate posts due to the large number of photos, so stay tuned for the last set!

Susan Schmidt    NW Regional Coordinator