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Blanket Maker in Lexington, KY, Quilting, Crocheting, Knitting and No-Sew Fleece Blankets
ORGANIZATION: Binky Patrol, Inc.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
7 people are interested
We make blankets and give them to children and teens who need a reminder that they matter, are not invisible, worthy of love, and that someone cares. Ill, abused, homeless, experiencing trauma.
Blankets can be anywhere from 36"x36" (preemies and babies) up to a twin-sized blanket, 45"x60" (children and teens - those are the ones we ALWAYS NEED - the BIG ONES for BIG KIDS). Blankets can be sewn, crocheted, knitted, or quilted!
Blankets, or "Binkies" as they're called, are delivered to our Binky Patrol chapters across the U.S. The Area Coordinators then organize a group of people to sew labels onto each blanket. Once the labels are on, the blankets are delivered by yet more volunteers to local hospitals, crisis centers, police and fire departments, and other local agencies. The blankets are then given to children and teens in need of comfort.
If you want to help us more, you can also have us send you labels to add and perhaps - if there is no chapter near you, you can deliver them to a local group that really needs them. We work with social services in most states and the groups they are tied to. We are also MrBallen.Foundation partners and tied to all of the organizations they serve.
This is a great way for students to earn Community Service hours! https://binkypatrol.org/community-serivce/
Gather a group of your friends or family members, take a quick trip to your local fabric store, pick out some fleece, bring it home, make some blankets and deliver or ship them to a Binky Patrol chapter near you! If you sew you can make quilts. if you knit or crochet you can make afghans. Please be sure to use machine washable and dryable materials in all blankets. We'll be glad to help you find a chapter near you or help coordinate delivery. Contact us today!
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About Binky Patrol, Inc.
Location:
PO Box 652, Beaverton, OR 97075, US
Mission Statement
Binky Patrol is devoted to reaching out to needy children, including victims of violent crimes, drug-addicted, ill, homeless, neglected, abused, or children experiencing trauma in any way. Binky Patrol volunteers bring a caring, loving touch by creating and delivering handmade blankets, "binkies", to enrich the children's lives and to meet their most basic needs of warmth, security and comfort. Binky Patrol's unique way of touching a child's life includes many mediums. To reach them, "binkies" are distributed through hospitals, shelters, other service organizations, and social service agencies. "Binkies" are to be given as gifts and are not recycled in the agencies.
Description
Binky Patrol's volunteers as well as chapter leaders make blankets which can be crocheted, sewn, knitted, tied, and even quilted for ill and traumatized children.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Georgetown, KY 40324
DATE POSTED
September 2, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Sewing
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 4
- Flexible, based on your availability
- knowledge of fleece blanket making; basic knit or crochet skills; or basic quilting skills, scissor skills.