The Rotary Club of Westerville will stage our annual blanket drive for MVOB to ensure foster children have something to call their own, where we create these blankets during an at-lunch service project.
This special lunch meeting will take place at the American Legion Hall, 393 E. College Ave.
My Very Own Blanket is dedicated to warming the heart of every child and teen in the foster care system and in need of a handmade blanket or quilt, giving them a feeling of comfort, security and most of all, a SMILE.
Globally, MVOB connects diverse people, community groups, businesses and services through this volunteer opportunity and ministry with a gift that is comforting and familiar and can take youth in foster care from one home to another. Handmade blankets are created through the loving care of “Blanket Angel” volunteers and donated locally!
Thousands of blankets are donated each year and personalized with the child’s name, a tradition for My Very Own Blanket since 1999.
This year, digital options to make donations in advance have been added. See below and visit our Members’ e-Pay Secure page to sponsor your blankets!
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:
- Sponsor blanket(s) by purchasing $12/blanket
- Sponsor blanket(s) and tie fringe at home
- Trim fleece to prepare for tying (home project)
- Tie blanket(s) at home
- Trim fleece & tie blanket(s) at home
- Company sponsor blanket(s)
- Make a “Stand for the cause” donation, to help MVOB raise funds for a vehicle purchase
Our goal is to exceed Immediate Past President Katrina’s record of 157 blankets by the time lunch ends Dec. 12.
Questions? Contact project Chair and Past President Ellen Cathers at emcatw387@gmail.com, (614) 600-6165 or in person.
The Rotary Club of Westerville
Founded in 1959, the Rotary Club of Westerville is a service club of business professionals and leaders working to improve our community and larger world. We are part of Rotary International. Find out more at WestervilleRotary.com. Contact the Club and learn how to join at www.westervillerotary.com/contact-form. Read more about the Rotary International organization at Rotary.org.
Interested in joining?
The Rotary Club of Westerville is accepting applications for new membership.
The best way to pursue membership is to contact an existing Club member, and attend one of our lunches or events as her or his guest. Members of the public also are welcome to attend our events on their own, to see what our service club is all about. If possible, please give notice of your intent to attend a luncheon or social by emailing WestervilleRotaryEvents@gmail.com.
We hope to see you soon!
