River's Edge Quilt Ministry

12/15/2025

Christmas Blessings! We received 5 quilts in the mail this weekend from Wanda McLennan of Virginia. Thank you so much, Wanda. There are actually 4 families that I know of getting keys to their new homes for Christmas. One of those families has already received bed size quilts. I am trying to find out about the others.
For anyone wanting to send full size, queen or even king size quilts, we can always use them. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

09/20/2025

Saturday, September 27 is the one year anniversary of Hurricane Helene's devastation to our area. Both sides of I-26, all 4 lanes and the on ramp at Jackson Love Hwy in Erwin/Unicoi County just reopened this past week. This was the same exit where people were rescued from the roof of the hospital. Numerous people are still living in temporary housing. Resilient would describe these people. Each of our local counties has Long Term Recovery Centers. Those will be in place for some time.
Today, I packed the last of the bed sized quilts that were donated to River's Edge Quilt Ministry . They will be taken to Erwin on Monday to a recovery distribution center. As long as people donate bed sized quilts, comforters, and blankets I will take them where they are needed. I pray that individuals do continue to remember the victims of Helene and other storms that have left devastation. Thank God if you have a home and roof over your head. Many thanks to those who have helped those in need.

08/29/2025

Today I dropped off 24 quilts at Paws and Pals Community Help Center in Erwin. What a great place! If you are local, contact Carla and see how you can help. Carla and her oldest son, Kevin were there to take in quilts from River's Edge Quilt Ministry, for families devastated by Hurricane Helene. Carla's house is currently being rebuilt with the help of Evergreen FWB in Erwin

08/29/2025

I have 24 quilts loaded in my car and I'm heading to Erwin this morning. Erwin/Unicoi County was an area heavily devastated by Helene. I-26 in Erwin just opened all lanes in both directions this week. I found another agency assisting families. Paws and Pals Community Help Center on Main St in Erwin. You can find them on fb. Carla, the director, is currently having her house rebuilt. The anniversary of Hurricane Helene is 4 weeks away. More families are receiving houses this fall. I will be collecting more bed size quilts during the month of September. The lap size quilts have been a great comfort. Our focus now will be twin, full and queen size quilts, as these families are gaining permanent housing.

06/11/2025

This pic is of our beautiful Smoky Mountains
We are here and it is a beautiful day in East Tennessee. It has been a little over 8 months since Hurricane Helene devastated areas around us. Progress is being made, but always slower than we wish. 3 major bridges in Washington County have reopened in the last few weeks. I will go on Friday to the Embreeville community area where 8 to 10 families have recently received new homes. Appalachia Service Project is dedicated to helping rebuild this area. Ive explained before that most of these homes are being built about 3ft higher than before. The Embreeville/Bumpass Cove Community is made up of many strong resilient people and they continue to work through many issues. I will try to post more pictures this weekend.

03/26/2025

River's Edge Quilt Ministry Rivers Edge Quilt Ministry is still here. We have had some activity over the past few months and I am so sorry that I have not shared it with you. We have had beautiful quilts, including crocheted items arrive from several areas. I will either include names and pics in this post, or one soon after. Approximately 30 quilts went to Johnson County/Mountain City, TN Long Term Recovery Center. Each county now has a long term recovery center. When flood victims get more permanent housing than campers or tents, they are able to get supplies from these county EMA centers. While in temporary housing, few have any place to store items.
Special thanks to those that continue to follow and especially support this ministry. If i have already posted any of these, you get to see them again. If I missed someone, post and tag yourself.
My fil had been dealing with steadily failing health. We lost him at the end of February, but due to family being out of the country, we were unable to have his Memorial Service until this past Saturday. My mil has relied on me for alot. During this same time, I have been diagnosed and dealing with lymphedema, including therapy. I thought that was the complete answer to my walking difficulties. I finally went to my orthopedic dr this week. Xrays not only showed I have advanced osteoarthritis in my rt hip, but my left hip, which was replaced yrs ago has shifted and hardware is loose. No wonder I can't balance or walk straight 😆. Because of this, I am undergoing several different tests, etc over next few weeks, possibly new hip replacement. I appreciate all the prayers, but please know we are still helping many through our ministry.
There are very few babies currently in the Helene victims, so last month we sent 35 baby/toddler quilts to Niswonger Children's Hospital. So many children are also blessed by our ministry. I will keep this quilt ministry going for any needs that arise. As soon as I can, I will send more to the Embreeville/Bumpass Cove Community. Appalachia Service Project has just completed about 6 more homes in that area. This rebuild of our area will take years. Bless you and thank you. Again, I apologize for my absence from posting on our fb pg.
Lisa
I am posting pics of some quilts and people who have blessed us from late November through February. Tag yourself if you want. 🥰
Ruby from San Antonio, Ruth from MI, Bonnie from FL, Debi H and Missi from SC, Robin N of TN and Makenna from NJ. Makenna's sweet students wrote letters and they were included. Debi Hart made beautiful hearts with scripture attached and that beautiful label you see from Ginger C shows you that this is quilt #355 that she has made in memory of her grandson Brayden. Sew special.

01/13/2025

We continue to collect bed size quilts. It means so much that people from around the country continue to send quilts to River's Edge Quilt Ministry. As long as there is a need, we will accept quilts. Blessings!

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

ASP Minister sharing in prayer and blessing 10 families today who lost homes and a few also lost loved ones. Each family received a Bible that those present were able to sign.

12/19/2024

River's Edge Quilt Ministry was blessed to be able to participate today as homes built by ASP (Appalachia Service Project), along with many people and supporting agencies, were dedicated. Two families received quilts today, and received keys to their homes this month. It was such an emotional time to see and experience this. We plan to be a part of 30 more ASP home dedications over the next year. Just a few pics and a video of the 10 homes that were blessed in prayer, today.

12/17/2024

River's Edge Quilt Ministry had such a wonderful evening. 65 quilts and blankets were handed out this evening in the Carter County Community. At least 2 of the recipients were living in their vehicles. We were blessed just from the experience.

12/16/2024

Just a few of the beautiful blankets purchased for River's Edge Quilt Ministry by groups from my church. FUMC of Johnson City. Special thanks to Janice Moore and UMW circle and Scriptures SS class.