Monroe/Trumbull Area Coordinator Receives Mark Antonini Award
We are bursting with pride to share that Jeanne, our Area Coordinator for the Monroe/Trumbull Chapter, has been honored with the Mark Antonini Award from the Center for Family Justice! This prestigious award recognizes community members who exemplify dedication to CFJ's mission of supporting families in crisis, and we couldn't be more [read the story]
How you can help us send love to Texas.
Thank you to everyone who has helped out so far by either getting Binkies to us or else sponsoring the boxes so they can get shipped off to bring much needed hugs Texas. So far, Jeanne Malgioglio in our Connecticut chapter has gotten four boxes out to the towns of Kerrville and [read the story]
Southern Connecticut Binky Patrol Responds to Texas Flood Tragedy
The devastating flash flooding in central Texas has claimed at least 108 lives, including 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic, a beloved all-girls camp on the Guadalupe River. Among those lost were young campers and counselors who died trying to save others, including camp director Dick Eastland. Search and rescue efforts [read the story]
30 Years of Caring: Binky Patrol Celebrates, Reflects, and Looks Ahead
Last weekend marked the kickoff of Binky Patrol’s 30th anniversary year—a milestone made possible by the passion and dedication of volunteers from across the country. A few of our national officers—Laurie Smith, Carolyn Berndt, and Miriam Siegel—joined me in person for a weekend of laughter, reflection, and inspiration. Longtime volunteer Susan Staebell [read the story]
Binky Patrol Receives Grant from the MrBallen Foundation to Support National Growth and 30th Anniversary Celebrations
[June 2025] — Binky Patrol, a national nonprofit providing handmade blankets to children and teens in need, is honored to announce continued support from the MrBallen Foundation, whose most recent grant will fund nationwide Bink-A-Thon events and chapter development initiatives across the country. This generous funding arrives just as Binky Patrol celebrates [read the story]
The Critical First Step for Beautiful Fleece Blankets: Selvage Removal
After 30 years of creating comfort blankets for children and teens in need, we've learned that small details make a big difference in the quality and appearance of our binkies. The number one issue we consistently encounter with fleece tie blankets is proper selvage removal - a simple step that transforms an [read the story]
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