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
EP82: Turning Broken Spaces into Sacred Places – Room Redux Guest: Susie Vybiral
In this powerful episode of All Volunteer All Heart from Binky Patrol, host Susan Finch sits down with Susie Vybiral, founder of Room Redux, an incredible organization that transforms the living spaces of children who have faced sexual abuse, physical abuse, and violent crimes. Through the Mr. Ballen Foundation connection, Susan
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
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
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
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
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