My Very Own Blanket Annual ‘Tying of the Fleece’ project set for Jan. 8

The Annual Tying of the Fleece 2025-2026

Annual blanket drive to ensure foster children have something to call their own. Join us at our weekly meeting on Thursday, January 8th as the project ends.

My Very Own Blanket is dedicated to warming the heart of every child and teen in the foster

care system and in need with a handmade blanket or quilt, giving them a feeling of comfort,

security and most of all, a SMILE.

Globally MVOB connects diverse people, community groups, businesses and services through

this volunteer opportunity and ministry with a gift that is comforting and familiar and can

take youth in foster care from one home to another. Handmade blankets are created through

the loving care of “Blanket Angel” volunteers and donated locally! Thousands of blankets are

donated each year and personalized with the child’s name, a tradition for My Very Own

Blanket since 1999

Our 2026 Goal is to exceed Past President Brandy Deichert’s record of 206 blankets!!

Ways to get signed up:

Sponsor blankets at our weekly meeting at check-in

Contact Ellen Cathers directly with ways you want to be involved with and the number of blankets you want to sponsor or tie.

Reach Ellen at: emcatw387@gmail.com 614-600-6165

Checks can be made to My Very Own Blanket (a 501c3 organization) or scan and pay with this link: https://square.link/u/JmHPNiYF

My Very Own Blanket is dedicated to warming the heart of every child and teen in the foster care system and in need of a handmade blanket or quilt, giving them a feeling of comfort, security and most of all, a SMILE.

Globally, MVOB connects diverse people, community groups, businesses and services through this volunteer opportunity and ministry with a gift that is comforting and familiar and can take youth in foster care from one home to another. Handmade blankets are created through the loving care of “Blanket Angel” volunteers and donated locally!

Thousands of blankets are donated each year and personalized with the child’s name, a tradition for My Very Own Blanket since 1999.

Again this year, digital options to make donations in advance have been added. See below and visit our Members’ e-Pay Secure page to sponsor your blankets!

Questions? Contact project Chair and Past President Ellen Cathers at emcatw387@gmail.com, (614) 600-6165 or in person.