Quilts of Valor

Veterans Day at St. Joseph Hospital

In honor of Veterans Day, St. Joseph Hospital will be awarding a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war with a Quilt of Valor on Monday, November 10th, 2025, at 12:00pm.

What is the Quilts of Valor Foundation?
The Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.

What is a Quilt of Valor?
A Quilt of Valor is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice serving our nation.”

Examples of Touched by War

  • Engaging in direct combat, no matter when or where, in declared or undeclared wars or conflicts
  • Being wounded or injured in training for combat or direct support of combat
  • Serving while in harm’s way delivering support, supplies, etc., to those engaged in preventing conflicts of engaged in battle or combat
  • Caring for the casualties, injured, and ill service members or veterans on the frontlines, in-theater, deployed, or in hospitals and medical centers overseas or stateside
  • Providing casualty assistance to families of the fallen, escorting the fallen or remains, and/or participating in honor guards
  • Being there to listen, to minister, and to support others struggling with the demons of being in a war zone

Ready to Nominate Someone?

Nominate a Veteran

Quilt of Valor Nomination

Your Full Name(Required)
Your Email Address(Required)
Full name of the person you are nominating(Required)
Veterans Contact Info(Required)
Please let us know what's on your mind. Have a question for us? Ask away.
I certify that I have read the Quilt of Valor Foundation Mission Statement and all information on the back of this form about nominating a service member or veteran for a Quilt of Valor. * Please note that incomplete nominations will not be considered.(Required)
To my knowledge, this recipient has been “touched by war” and a Quilt of Valor would bring comfort and healing.(Required)
This Quilt of Valor is not intended as a “surprise” or a gift for a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or other celebration.(Required)
I certify that the individual I’m nominating is still alive. (required)(Required)
I certify that the information I am providing for this nomination is accurate.(Required)

Quilts of Valor Foundation

The Mission of the Quilts of Valor Foundation is to cover Service Members and Veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.

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