Stop Guessing Where to Expand: Map It We partnered with the Mr. Ballen Foundation a while back, and they support a lot of organizations that serve kids in crisis. Same kids we serve. Made sense. But then Rania had this smart idea: what if we mapped where all their partner organizations are and compared it to where we have chapters?
Volunteers in Connecticut did not let the recent shake of the snow globe stop them last weekend. Over 50 kids, teens, and adults came to Nichols United Methodist Church on Monday for the MLK Bink-A-Thon. 89
February Block Challenge for 2026 - It's all about the LOVE! Many people write to tell me they wish there was a way to connect the volunteers across the country without waiting
The Most Overlooked Volunteers: Seniors This one makes me a little emotional because it's about basic human dignity. Seniors in care facilities still have skills. They still have value. They still want to contribute. But too often
We're sharing what's working for Binky Patrol not because we're special, but because these strategies can work for almost any nonprofit. You're going to need to adapt them for your mission, but the bones are solid. Here's
Amy Smart is one of those quilters, pattern makers, and creators that makes me smile when I see her emails in my inbox. She always overwhelms me with ideas and things that are beyond what I have
We have to work fast, so we need your help with this: please send young-adult-sized scarves and blankets (and 9-inch squares) by January 14th to the address below. Please only use the school colors: dark brown, bright red, and white.
We are deeply grateful to St. George Church in Trumbull for opening their hearts and doors once again to host a blanket-making gathering on November 19th. Twenty wonderful volunteers came together that evening to create 23 fleece-tie
This week's episode started with technical difficulties but ended with a powerful message about community support during difficult times. When a grieving grandmother in our sewing group asked if she could skip painful ornament memories with a pink
"I Dare You" or, to quote the famous line, "I triple-dog dare you..." - who can resist a good, fun dare? I have to at least consider it and this post will give you tons of ideas.