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]
EP81: Meeting People Where They Are & Comprehensive Community Change Guest: Susan Arias, M.A.
When someone asks for help, they're being brave. Host Susan Finch sits down with her niece Susan Arias, Chief Growth Officer at MAAC—recently named one of California's Nonprofits of the Year for 2025. For 60 years, MAAC has been proving that comprehensive community support works. From Head Start preschool to affordable housing, workforce [read the story]
EP80: Transforming Volunteer Frustration Into Better Communication
When 15 blankets arrived with messy selvage edges despite "clear" instructions, I blamed the volunteers. That was not great, but then I asked: What if the problem is my communication? In this vulnerable episode, I share how frustration over "ruined" Binky Patrol blankets led to a profound leadership insight about expert blindness. After 30 [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]
Monroe/Trumbull Chapter Celebrates 11 Years and 25,000 Binkies!
Binky Patrol celebrates 11 years The Monroe/Trumbull chapter of Binky Patrol is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year, as well as a milestone of donating 25,000 handmade blankets to children in need. These “binkies” have been lovingly created by dedicated volunteers working independently or participating in local community events. Throughout the year, [read the story]
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