{"id":44991,"date":"2017-11-22T10:57:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-22T15:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com/community/blog\/?p=44991"},"modified":"2023-03-05T07:11:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-05T12:11:09","slug":"binky-patrol-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lionbrand.com/community/blog\/binky-patrol-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Binky Patrol: Crafting for a Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for a cause to craft for as we head into colder weather, check out Binky Patrol<\/a>!<\/p>\n

For years, Binky Patrol has provided homemade blankets to children in need.<\/h3>\n

Susan Finch started with a simple idea: anyone can volunteer. For those who feel constrained by a lack of time, money or talent, she started Binky Patrol. It’s a simple, accessible way for anyone to make a difference in their community. They are now a national 501c3 organization made up entirely of volunteers! Helpers donate money or fabric, or mail completed binkies to self-organized chapters. Chapters in communities across the country even host Bink-A-Thons to craft together! A binky is any cozy blanket, made by someone who cares, and given to a child who is facing a difficult situation.<\/p>\n

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It’s a small gesture, a simple gift from a stranger, but it’s what the holiday season is all about, and we all know it makes a big difference in the life of the receiver.<\/p>\n

Seeking \u2018Invisible Kids\u2019<\/h3>\n

Binkies are sent to children facing difficult situations. Some of these kids face health challenges: born HIV Positive, addicted to drugs, suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses. Kids receiving binkies could also face difficult situations at home: abuse, foster care, homelessness, or loss of a family member. Binky Patrol looks to provide comfort to those who need it most. They check with local area shelters, hospitals, emergency foster care agencies & other groups to see who is in need. They focus on the \u2018invisible kids\u2019 in a community; those who are slipping through the cracks in the system. Any child in need of a reminder that they are seen, heard, & cared for by something they might not even know.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a short video of Susan introducing Binky Patrol\u2019s purpose & philosophy.<\/h4>\n

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