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The Tri-Cities, Washington chapter was started in January 2002. We have given out over 5000 blankets to date. They are lovingly made by volunteers of all ages and donated through local agencies and organizations, and through word of mouth. If you are interested, there are many ways to help. We accept blankets of any size (as small as 24" x 24"), quilted, tied, knitted, crocheted, fleece, denim, etc. The only criteria are that they be new, handmade, and washable in kid friendly colors. You may also donate supplies, money or time. We keep in touch with our monthly newsletter and get together for "work parties" several times each month. If you have any questions please feel free to contact anyone on our Contacts page. If you would like to be on our mailing list and recieve our monthly newsletter, go to the bottom of this page and use the "contact us" box to enter your name and email address. Be sure to check the box that says add to email list.
First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."
Second, it is our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.
UPDATES:
The Tri-City Chapter and Team Battelle will not sponsor work parties for the month of December. We wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
NATIONAL MAKE A BLANKET DAY
Please come celebrate national “Make A Blanket Day” with us on Saturday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Kennewick Public Library (1620 S. Union, Kennewick, 783-7878) There will be door prizes, 2 quilting demos, special prizes for kit challenge participants, and Project Linus blankets on display. Please bring your own lunch and drink and a side dish or dessert to share if you would like. We will provide ice. Don’t forget that there is no refrigeration at this location.
November 3rd
O'Callahans at Shilo Inn
A SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to your support we collected enough patriotic blankets for ACES’ Time of Remembrance Day! For those who participated, we appreciate your help with this project. If you enjoy making these blankets we have an ongoing need, since we will continue to provide patriotic blankets for Good Grief Camp, ACES and Snowball Express. Come join us this Saturday, October 4th - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the ETB Columbia River Room
Blankets are distributed locally, to Kadlec, KGH, Lourdes, and Sunnyside hospitals; children's services, EPIC, Hospice, and Grace Clinic; Kennewick, Prosser, and Richland Fire Depts.; The Red Cross, DSHS, Gideon's Closet and to the children with parents in or lost at war. Click here to view all recipients.
