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:

Quilts for adults, children and preemies
Knit hats, scarves, mitts and baby blankets
Tote and book bags
Pillowcases
Chemo Caps

Thank you plaque presented to TAGOR at the Hospice 20th anniversary celebration.

Want to make a donation? Click here for quilt and book bag specifications

Where Donations Go

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 House
Perinatal and Pediatiric Social Services of Richmond Hospital

Special Projects

Harbour House
Elmbridge and Bridgeport Supportive housing
Supported Living Homes operated by the Richmond Society for Community Living (about the society)

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.