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Our Mission Statement


Learn more by reading this article or read any of the articles below.


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2022 Corporate Board of Directors


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What's a BINKY?

What the job of a binky is - to bring comfort.

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Our History


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Who Makes Binkies


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Journey: from tragedy to chapter

Susan Finch

As an advisor for Madison Middle School's community service club, KARE (Kids and Adults Reaching Everybody), I am always looking for projects where the school can get involved. Several years ago we collected red, white and blue knit and crocheted scarves for Connecticut’s Special Olympians. The following year, we solemnly gathered green and white scarves for the students and community of nearby Newtown who were coping with an unspeakable tragedy. What started as a collection of 300 green and white “hugs” for the Sandy Hook students morphed into an international collection of over 3500 scarves. In the midst of the project, I organized special knitting and crocheting classes at school in order to have more of my school involved. Other teachers picked up long retired knitting needles to help as well.

Read the rest of her story and please support her efforts and Binky Patrol by voting HERE.


Teens making a difference through community service assignment

Susan Finch

Lately, we've been hit hard. We've been beautiful hit with cuddly hugs of blankets arriving from teens fulfilling community service hours. We are so grateful to the school districts who have this requirement. Learn more about why Binky Patrol is ideal for community service.


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New chapters, always room for more!

Susan Finch

Anyone can make a difference in the life of a child, but do you know a few people that want to help living near you? You may want to consider starting a chapter of Binky Patrol. With just a few friends, neighbors, family members you can bring bundles of comfort to children near you who are in need of a reminder someone cares. These ladies did over the past few months.


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Sewing With Nancy Invited Binky Patrol Founder, Susan Finch to be a Guest

Several months ago, Susan Finch was interviewed by Nancy as a guest via Skype.  Click the headline  to see the video.
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Binky Patrol Just Turned 14 Today

Susan Finch, Founder

Piles and piles of binkies!Give a shout here to celebrate Binky Patrol turning 14 today!  I almost forgot until Area Coordinator, Sue Ochoa reminded me.  Thanks Sue!

It's been a fabulous year.  I'd love for all of our chapter leaders to post their anniversary comment below.

Piles and piles of binkies were what this past year has been about! 

We took in more binkies during the past four months than we had in three years!  It was AMAZING.

We've met new people, added new chapters, said goodbye to a few friends and added new sponsors.  Thank you, everyone for adding to our success as we continue to make blankets for children in need of comfort.


Binky Patrol Founder, Susan Finch is now a Published Author with, Dino Manners

In addition to volunteering for Binky Patrol, being a Girl Scout troop leader and a full-time web developer, Susan Finch made a lifelong dream come true by publishing her first book, Dino Manners.

This is her first book. It is illustrated by Alison Seda.  They have been working on it for over a year have been enjoying in person signing and reading events.

Dino Manners can be ordered directly from Susan Finch and signed by her.  Visit the book website:
http://www.dinomanners.com or see a preview on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/dinomanners or visit them on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/dinomanners - become Theo's friend. He'll friend everyone! He likes being a good friend.


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Christmas Afghans delivered to Families Forward

Carolyn Berndt
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Binky Patrol Featured in, "Quilting For Peace" by Katherine Bell

Susan Finch

I received a beautiful letter in the mail with an amazing book, "Quilting for Peace" by Katherine Bell.  This book is a compilation of more than 25 inspiring essays and 15 charity projects.  We were interviewed so that we could be included in this lovely book.

Not only does it tell the stories, but gives patterns for some easy and beautiful projects.


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Women of 'Binkies 4 Kids' not associated with Binky Patrol

Susan Finch, Founder
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Binky Patrol Celebrates 13 years!

Susan Finch, Founder Binky Patrol is now 13 years old! WOO HOO! Some of you have been with us for years and years. Some of you are newer. Those who have been with us for so long have watched us transition from an organization where I had 14 hours a day to devote to my journey into motherhood. We have gone from printed newsletters and bulk mail accounts to being green and online. All the while we have made binkies, binkies, binkies.
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Welcome to our new director, Marlys Vaughan

Marlys Vaughan came to us an an unsuspecting virtual volunteer nearly 3 years ago.  She lent a hand whenever she was asked and really got the Binky spirit.  With some changes directors had to made due to family, we asked her to join us on the board of directors.  She has been supporting our chapter leaders behind the scenes for a while now. It was time to bring her out in the open! :)  Thank you, Marlys. We are honored to have you on the board.
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CraftModo.com Has Caught Binky Fever!

Adelle Tilton, Author - CraftModo.com Craftmodo, and I personally, would like to thank you for the work you do. Making a difference in our world is the most important job there is and to do it so selflessly leaves us grateful.
 
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Where does our chapter's 20 percent go?

Susan Finch
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Origin of the word, "Blanketeer"

Liberty Review, May 5th, 1894, p. 354 "I was invited to participate in a radio documentary on blanket makers and blanket mission history. While compiling research, I came across the word origin for "blanketeer." I've read various Binky Patrol chapter websites that also refer to participating volunteers as blanketeers so I thought you might enjoy reading this if you hadn't already..." from Hillary Roberts, President Project Linus NJ, Inc.
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Rose Parade Float Made Cozier with Binkies

Susan Finch Orange Grove Quilters of Garden Grove, California recently presented Carolyn Berndt with nearly 75 binkies!  Perfect timing with the Rose Parade.... click the headline to read more.
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Reminded of Humble Beginnings

Susan Finch My mom recently died. My siblings and I sorted through her stashes of memories, treasures and oddities.  I ran across a special suitcase. 
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Some people misunderstand the word, VOLUNTEER

Susan Finch, President/Founder We had a chapter close recently due to a chapter leader moving, but primarily because the volunteers didn't want to help if they didn't get something in return. 
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Binky makers go high tech.

suzbinky Content management software from TMS and Commpro has enabled novice computer users to keep their chapter pages current and interesting.
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