Community Involvement

Getting Involved

As well as advancing the textile arts, TAGOR was recognized for volunteerism as one of three finalists for the Volunteerism category of the 2019 Richmond Arts Award. With their own and donated materials, members annually create and donate hundreds of items to the community, including:

IMG_3858 volunteerism — Gail, Corisande, Vickie, Suzanne, Freda and Norma represented TAGOR at the ceremony announcing the winners of the various arts awards categories.

Quilts
Lap Quilts
Preemie Baby Blankets
Chemo Caps
Sweaters & Socks
Book Bags
Fidget Muffs for those suffering from dementia
Pillowcases

Want to make a donation quilt? Click here for details on size and particulars

Where Donations Go

IMG_4809 Chemo caps — Chemo caps for cancer patients made by Freda.

- - Lion’s Manor Complex Care Home
  - Richmond Family Place
  - Richmond Hospital Birthing Centre
  - Richmond Oncology
  - Richmond Public Health Nurses
  - Turning Point Women’s and Men’s Houses
  - Salvation Army Rotary Hospice
  - Perinatal and Pediatric Social Services of Richmond Hospital

Special Projects

Habitat for Humanity (Richmond Project)
Elmbridge Supportive Housing (about the housing)
Supported Living homes operated by the Richmond Society for Community Living (about the society)
Bridgeport Supportive Housing

Members work together in our studio at the Richmond Cultural Centre to help each other support our community partners. These photos are from a preemie Quiltathon courtesy of Grant McMillan.

Want to Help?

Our Fabric Arts Studio and supplies (Studio Details) are available to all members from beginner to advanced to make items for the groups we support.

TAGOR gratefully accepts cotton fabrics for quilts and shopping bags. If you have a half meter or more of non-cotton fabrics these are accepted by thrift stores. Richmond now recycles fabric so other fabric can be taken to the Ironwood Recycling Center.

We also make bags from Richmond Street Banners for sale. Proceeds purchase supplies to support our charity work. Banner bags can be purchased at the Steveston Museum, 3811 Moncton Street and the Richmond Nature House 11851 Westminster Highway.

Join us… Your work will find its way to local residents facing financial and health challenges to bring warmth through knowing that someone cares.