Veterans Receive Handmade Quilts in Yuma
The Yuma Military Officers Association of America delivered lap quilts to veterans at local care centers and living homes.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Military
Members of the Yuma Military Officers Association of America, a local nonprofit, visited care centers and living homes in Yuma on Thursday. Each veteran received a handmade lap quilt, and members sat with them to hear their experiences.
Why it matters
The visits recognize veterans' service and give them direct personal contact with community members. The effort shows how local military organizations can support veterans who live in care settings in Yuma.
The source reports the delivery of handmade lap quilts to veterans but does not give a count of quilts or facilities. The number of participating members and the scope of future visits were not disclosed.
The players
Yuma Military Officers Association of America
A local nonprofit organization of military officers in Yuma, Arizona, that supports veterans in the community.
Robert Filbey
A retired colonel who distributed quilts to veterans during the Yuma visits.
The details
Retired Col. Robert Filbey distributed a quilt to each veteran during the visits. Association members listened to veterans describe their military experiences while sitting with them at the care centers and living homes.
Timeline
Thursday, November 12, 2026: Association members visited veterans at care centers and living homes in Yuma.
Political Context
Volunteer groups such as the Yuma Military Officers Association of America often supplement formal veteran support programs like those run through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such local efforts address social connection needs that federal care programs may not fully cover.
Veterans in Yuma care centers and living homes receive personal visits and handmade quilts without any cost to them. Families of veterans in these facilities may learn of similar local volunteer programs through the association.
The takeaway
Local volunteer groups can provide meaningful personal contact for veterans in care settings. Community members who want to help veterans can reach out to local military organizations to learn about similar opportunities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KYMA.
