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Spring Raffle

March 20, 2009

Spring is here! So what better way to begin spring then to have a raffle with proceeds benefitting AmericansAppalachian Quilt Helping Americans®! The winner will receive a beautiful handmade Appalachian quilt, donated from Americans Helping Americans® sewing circle program participants in Welch, West Virginia.

All online donations of $5 or more from now until April 30, 2009 will automatically be entered into our Americans Helping Americans® spring raffle. Donations will aid needy Appalachian families with basic items such as food, shoes, medical assistance, and much more. The more you donate, the more chances you have to win. All raffle participants will receive a free Americans Helping Americans® recycled, reusable tote bag with their donation!

The drawing for the quilt will be held May 1, 2009 and the winner will be notified and announced on our website! Donate now for your chance to win!

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