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Binky Patrol Celebrates 13 years! 
Binky Patrol is now 13 years old! WOO HOO! Some of you have been with us for years and years. Some of you are newer. Those who have been with us for so long have watched us transition from an organization where I had 14 hours a day to devote to my journey into motherhood. We have gone from printed newsletters and bulk mail accounts to being green and online. All the while we have made binkies, binkies, binkies.
Binky Patrol is now 13 years old! WOO HOO! Some of you have been with us for years and years. Some of you are newer. Those who have been with us for so long have watched us transition from an organization where I had 14 hours a day to devote to my journey into motherhood. We have gone from printed newsletters and bulk mail accounts to being green and online. All the while we have made binkies, binkies, binkies.
Welcome to our new director, Marlys Vaughan
Marlys Vaughan came to us an an unsuspecting virtual volunteer nearly 3 years ago. She lent a hand whenever she was asked and really got the Binky spirit. With some changes directors had to made due to family, we asked her to join us on the board of directors. She has been supporting our chapter leaders behind the scenes for a while now. It was time to bring her out in the open! :) Thank you, Marlys. We are honored to have you on the board.
Marlys Vaughan came to us an an unsuspecting virtual volunteer nearly 3 years ago. She lent a hand whenever she was asked and really got the Binky spirit. With some changes directors had to made due to family, we asked her to join us on the board of directors. She has been supporting our chapter leaders behind the scenes for a while now. It was time to bring her out in the open! :) Thank you, Marlys. We are honored to have you on the board.
The Homeless: Working Families Pushed Onto Streets
"They are some of our recipients of the last bunch of larger blankets you gave to us for the homeless."
"They are some of our recipients of the last bunch of larger blankets you gave to us for the homeless."
I want to say thank you for bringing comfort to my son during his most trying times!!!!
I want to say thank you for bringing comfort to my son during his most trying times!
I want to say thank you for bringing comfort to my son during his most trying times!
Support to Your Favorite Cause through the iGive toolbar
iGive is a great site that allows you to shop online, just like always AND ensure a donation is made to your favorite charity based on your purchases. They now have a toolbar you can add to your browser to make it REALLY easy. Choose Binky Patrol or ANY of your favorite charities in their database to ensure your search and purchase discounts are donated to your charity.
iGive is a great site that allows you to shop online, just like always AND ensure a donation is made to your favorite charity based on your purchases. They now have a toolbar you can add to your browser to make it REALLY easy. Choose Binky Patrol or ANY of your favorite charities in their database to ensure your search and purchase discounts are donated to your charity.
How to Make a Binky and What to do When You Are Done.
This article is in answer to a many emails from people who say they want to help make blankets, but don't know how to donate them, where to send them, etc. Please read this article to get these answers.
This article is in answer to a many emails from people who say they want to help make blankets, but don't know how to donate them, where to send them, etc. Please read this article to get these answers.
Advertise on the Binky Patrol Website
We have a very targeted audience and reasonable advertising rates. All advertising donations go into our program 100%.
We have a very targeted audience and reasonable advertising rates. All advertising donations go into our program 100%.
Make Binkies
Binkies can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, or quilted. The only requirement is that they are at least 3' square, soft, washable -- all pins removed! and that they come from the heart. We have no set patterns because we have volunteers working with all skill levels and styles. We wouldn't want to hinder your creativity. We have a few patterns downloadable on the site.
If you have Binkies that you want to donate, please check our Chapters section to find the Area Coordinator closest to you!
Binkies can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, or quilted. The only requirement is that they are at least 3' square, soft, washable -- all pins removed! and that they come from the heart. We have no set patterns because we have volunteers working with all skill levels and styles. We wouldn't want to hinder your creativity. We have a few patterns downloadable on the site.
If you have Binkies that you want to donate, please check our Chapters section to find the Area Coordinator closest to you!
Rancho Cucamonga BP With Students Make 90 Binkies!
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Regina Mendieta is helping needy children of the Inland Empire one blanket at a time.
Binky Patrol is an all volunteer national nonprofit that makes homemade blankets to children born with HIV, infected with AIDS or other chronic and terminal illnesses, those who are abused, in foster care or experiencing trauma of any kind.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - Regina Mendieta is helping needy children of the Inland Empire one blanket at a time.
Binky Patrol is an all volunteer national nonprofit that makes homemade blankets to children born with HIV, infected with AIDS or other chronic and terminal illnesses, those who are abused, in foster care or experiencing trauma of any kind.
No Sew Binkies Using Polar Fleece
With a piece 40 x 60 or larger, you can easily make a soft binky fast with only a pair of scissors.
This idea came to us from the Girl Scouts of Orange County.
Polar fleece goes on sale at JoAnn Fabrics at least once a month. Take advantage of sales and coupons!
Stretchy tube fabric - PERFECT!
Sometimes we receive odd fabric as part of a donation. It may work for clothing, but not so great for binkies, unless you think outside the blanket!
Sometimes we receive odd fabric as part of a donation. It may work for clothing, but not so great for binkies, unless you think outside the blanket!
A little comfort goes a long way in an emergency.
This article was published in the Marysville Fire Department's newsletter.
This article was published in the Marysville Fire Department's newsletter.
Temecula: Mayor issues call for service
Community asked to give back, volunteer even more in down economy
Community asked to give back, volunteer even more in down economy
Calabasas Chapter Donates Scarves to our Troops
The Calabasas Chapter has become involved with Operation Gratitude www.opgratitude.org in making scarf's in the winter and cool ties in the summer months for the troups overseas. Its a great way to use up leftover scraps of yarn from making Binkies! This is in no way political or showing support for the war, it is in support of the 19 & 20 year olds all over the world that are so far from home!
Welcome to Binky Patrol!
Learn more about Binky Patrol with our search or view a 3.5 MB PPT here (sorry no music yet). Use our drop-down menu to find a chapter near you.
We welcome all volunteers. We make blankets and give them away to children and teens in need of comfort across the country. We have local chapters and events. Binky Patrol welcomes students and scouts.