Monroe and Trumbull, CT Chapter
Welcome to Binky Patrol Southern Connecticut!
Area Coordinator:
Jeanne Malgioglio
Email: ctbinky@binkypatrol.org
Phone number (203) 449-3985
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ctbinky
Please join us as we give blankets to children who need a reminder that they are not forgotten. We need volunteers to make blankets for sick, traumatized, grieving or homeless children 0-18. Blankets can be knitted, crocheted, fleece tie, and quilted. Our chapter was established in January 2014, and since then, we have distributed over 27,000 blankets!
We have made deliveries to the following organizations: Bridgeport Hospital, Yale Children’s Hospital, CT Children’s Center, Norwalk Hospital, Bridgeport Rescue Mission, Ruth’s House, The Ronald McDonald House and the Center for Family Justice, just for starters. We have sent bags and bags of blankets to schools in order to comfort children after a tragedy. We also give out blankets individually as needs arise.
BINK-A-THON NEWS —
Thank you to all who joined us on MLK day – We made/collected 50 binkies and 38 hats. About 50 volunteers joined us! Binkies were already dropped off at Norwalk Hospital & others will be heading to Connecticut Children’s Hospital.
We have two more events this spring. March 7th and April 11: both at Nichols United Methodist Church in Trumbull from 10-1. We will be making fleece tie blankets – we have the material, you just need to bring a sharp pair of scissors! Details will be forthcoming when it gets closer .
SQUARE CHALLENGE
Our chapter will be the recipients of the 6 inch crochet and knit heart squares.
Please send them our way. You can send quilted, sewn and embroidered ones to Oregon.
Drop off sites for completed blankets, donated fabric and yarn:
- Monroe: Edith Wheeler Memorial Library and Last Drop Coffee Shop
- Trumbull: J Bagels and Vaughn Family Dentistry
- Fairfield: Saugatuck Sweets
- Seymour: Seymour Congregational Church,
- Milford: Vaughn Family Dentistry
- Bethany: RPM Automotive Repair
- Norwalk: Hometown Deli and Planet Pizza
Shipping Address: Binky Patrol, 46 Belle Vale Street, Monroe CT 06468
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We would appreciate donations of fleece, fabric and yarn. Gift cards to Walmart, or Michaels would be appreciated as well! We are always collecting financial donations for future Bink-A-Thons. Checks can be made out to Binky Patrol, or you can donate directly on the main Binky Patrol website. If you would like to donate by check, please email me at ctbinky@binkypatrol.org for the address or send it to the main address in Oregon. Please note the donation is for the Monroe/Trumbull CT chapter on all your donations. Thank you!
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