Agency: Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids

Description:

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Binky Patrol is an all volunteer, national, non-profit organization making and distributing homemade blankets to vulnerable children and teens through local shelters and youth-serving agencies. A "binky" is a homemade blanket that can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or quilted.  They range in size from 3 feet square up to twin bed size.

Join us on MLK Day as we work towards a goal of making as many blankets as possible in half a day! The blankets we make will be donated to Washington County Homeless Connect, where they will find there way to families with children in need of comfort and warmth. We'll be working together to sew, pin, trim, tie-off, and decorate scores of blankets.

We are in need of at least 40 volunteers who can bring their sewing machines and serve as our "sewing machine brigade" that day. If you have your own sewing machine and want to put your skills towards a great cause, sign up below! By signing up below, you're committing to bringing both yourself and your machine! Extra thread and some extra needles to get you through the day would also be helpful to bring, as well as a (labeled!) extension chord if you have one available!

Between 10 and 11, the Sewing Machine Brigade help get the machines and the space set-up, and then we'll hit the fabric and sew, sew, sew from 11-2! Because you helped set up, you'll then get to pack up and head out, while another shift works to get everything cleaned up.

Please note, this project is over the lunch hour -- We recommend you bring a bagged lunch so that you can stay nourished!

If you don't have a sewing machine but still want to help out, you can sign up for the non-sewing machine part of the project here: Make Blankets for Children

We are going to be working very hard to make a lot of blankets fast! Join us for a fun day of sewing for a great cause!

To learn more about Binky Patrol, visit our website: http://www.binkypatrol.org

This portion of the project is great for volunteers ages 16 and older. Volunteers under age 18 will need to bring a waiver signed by a Parent/Guardian; please click on the link below to download: Youth Volunteer Release Form

Impact Areas: Children & Youth, Other

Interests: The interests recommended for this project are:
Youth & Family Services, Children & Youth, Family Services

Skills: The skills helpful for participation in this project are:
Arts & Crafts