My Mom has been doing that for many years. I have no idea how many thousands of quilts she has sewn, knit, and crocheted. She belongs to a group called "Quilt For Others." I think most of their quilts go to AIDS patients. Then, she took up crocheting beanies and lap quilts for cancer patients. She feels like she doesn't contribute much, because she has not worked outside her home a lot...but, I think there are thousands of people who would beg to differ!!
That's a great thing you are doing, Connie!!