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Council High School Junior Turns Compassion into Action - One Quilt at a Time

Jodi Cook, Council Family & Consumer Science Teacher
May 13, 2026
Elise Eppich presents quilts she collected and made to the Stanton Pregnancy Crisis Center in Boise.

Through her FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) project, appropriately named “HOPE,” Elise Eppich led an effort to create and donate handmade items to the Stanton Pregnancy Crisis Center in Boise, Idaho. With the support of Council High School’s FCCLA chapter, she helped produce and donate more than ten baby and children’s quilts, along with burp cloths and receiving blankets.

Each piece was carefully crafted with the goal of providing comfort, warmth, and encouragement to families in need. Elise’s project not only showcased her sewing skills and creativity, but also highlighted her commitment to service and community outreach. “HOPE” reflects the heart of FCCLA’s mission—making a difference through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Elise’s leadership inspired others in her chapter to contribute their time and talents, turning fabric and thread into meaningful gifts for new mothers and their babies.

Her work is a reminder that even small acts of kindness can have a lasting impact. Through dedication and generosity, Elise Eppich has truly blessed & stitched hope into the lives of others.

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