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5 people are interested
Comfort & Care Blankets
ORGANIZATION: The C.A.R.E. Group Committee
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5 people are interested
Comfort & Care Blankets is a volunteer project organized by The C.A.R.E. Group, a youth-led organization based in New Jersey that promotes volunteerism and supports pediatric patients and families in need. These handmade no-sew fleece blankets will be donated to local hospitals, shelters, and women’s and children’s homes to bring warmth and comfort to children undergoing treatment and others facing hardship. You will earn 3.5 volunteer hours for 3 blankets or 1 hour per blanket you create.
How to Make Your Blanket:
Purchase 1.5 yards of fleece in any color or pattern.
Lay the fleece flat and trim the edges evenly.
Cut a 4-inch square out of each corner.
Along all four sides, cut fringe strips about 1 inch wide and 4-5 inches long.
Take two fringe strips next to each other and tie them together in a secure knot. Repeat all the way around.
Shipping or Drop-Off:
When your blanket is finished, put it in a box:
We will contact you with the shipping address after you sign up. If you do not receive it, please email us.
If you live nearby, you can drop it off. Please email us a date when you plan to drop it off, and just leave it at the front door of the house.
After we receive your blanket, we will steam-treat it to help kill any bacteria and stitch on a "The C.A.R.E. Group" patch before it is donated to local hospitals, shelters, and community programs that serve children and families in need. We’ll also send you a digital volunteer hours certificate as a thank you.
If you have any questions, please email us at contactthec.a.r.e.group@gmail.com.
Website: https://contactthecaregrou.wixsite.com/thecaregroup
Thank you for helping us bring comfort and care to our community!
More opportunities with The C.A.R.E. Group Committee
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About The C.A.R.E. Group Committee
Location:
205 Dawes Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751, US
Mission Statement
The C.A.R.E. Group empowers young people to create meaningful change by supporting pediatric patients and their families. Through donations of comfort items, creative activities, and community outreach, we strive to bring hope, relief, and connection to children undergoing medical treatment.
Description
The C.A.R.E. Group is a student-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children facing serious illnesses. We provide essential supplies, comfort blankets, and other resources designed to brighten hospital stays and help promote healing through creativity and play. In addition, we raise donations and organize drives to support pediatric patients and their families. We also host awareness campaigns to raise understanding about different diseases and illnesses, along with community initiatives that inspire compassion and volunteerism.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 30, 2025
SKILLS
- Curating
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 7
- 30 mins - 1 hour per blanket