The 15th biennial New Hope Charity Quilt Auction, one of New Hope’s Biggest fundraisers, is happening this month, with many different styled quilts and other fantastic prize packages available for bidding on. For the past 30 years, the fundraising event has brought together many quilting artists and supporters of New Hope for a night of fun, all while continuing to support the non-profit who has been providing residential and vocational services to individuals with disabilities for the last 47 years. The 2024 New Hope Charity Quilt Auction is scheduled to take place on April 13, at the Carrollton Inn, with an afternoon viewing of all quilts, social hour, dinner, and a silent and live auction all taking place from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Angie Owen, New Hope’s Director of Development says “the atmosphere makes this event so unique. There’s truly a sense of support- and competitiveness- in the air, and attendees and bidders go home with beautiful quilts” New Hope CEO Jennifer Quigley says “there is truly something for everyone, as there are over 100 quilts being donated, and range from baby sized quilts to king sized, wall hanging, t-shirt quilts and many patterns including Iowa, Iowa State and UNI, Harley Davidson, Crown Royal to more traditional.” Besides the quilts, other auction items include cheesecakes and other desserts, tickets to the John Deere Classic Golf Tournament, Arcadia Meats grilling package, sporting event tickets for most area universities, 50” Samsung t.v. and a 6-day South African trip. Those wishing to attend can reserve tickets by contacting New Hope’s Volunteer and Donor Relations Coordinator, Samatha Wempe at 712-794-0901 or by email at Samatha.wempe@newhopevillage.org.
