Patchwork of Possibilities...Stitch by stitch and patch by patch, women have long known how to combine love and ingenuity to keep their families warm and safe. Sadly, for many women, determination and desire are in ample supply, but opportunities are not. The Women's Fund of the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region created A Patchwork of Possibilities to raise public awareness of the important roles women play in our region, their contributions to our quality of life, and resources to help address women's issues today.

Humorous, historical, thoughtful and reflective, these quilts were purchased for $1,500 by 30 businesses in our communities, and were displayed at their place of business or in public spaces such as the EGF Campbell Library during the summer of 2007.

For those of you who were not able to see the quilts in person, we have displayed them on this website. Below, under the category of Our Quilt Display, is a listing of the names of the 30 quilts that were made for this project.

Building Our Patchwork of Possibilities:

To help us build our endowment, the Women's Fund received a significant grant from the Otto Bremer Foundation in 2006, providing monies to match contributions, up to $25,000 each year through 2008. They have also provided funds for staffing and for immediate local granting during our building period.

Please Help Us Create Our Quilt:

When you make a contribution to the Women's Fund endowment, your gift will be matched dollar for dollar (100%) by the matching funds of the Otto Bremer Foundation (up to $25,000). In other words, your check for $100 becomes $200 for the Women's Fund. Thank you so very much for joining us in this effort to empower women and girls in our region!

Giving Categories:

Quilting: Using thread and needle to carefully stitch all of the pieces together - Up to $499.00

Patchwork Pieces: A miscellany of beautifully-colored pieces of fabric which are stitched together to form the pattern - $500 - $999

Quilt Batting: The layer which provides warmth and comfort - $1,000 - $9,999

Quilt Backing: The material which provides support and strength for the entire quilt - $10,000 or more

How to Give:

Please send your check to:     Women's Fund

                                                Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region

                                                620 DeMers Avenue

                                                Grand Forks, ND 58201

If you are considering a larger gift, please contact SuAnne Frasier by calling (701) 746-0668 or

emailing  communityfoundation@gofoundation.org.

Your gift will be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for supporting women in our region!

Our Quilt Display:

Click on the names to view each of the quilts and their stories.