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See MVOB in the City Pulse "Citywide Charity Guide" for Fall 2022 (p.22 & 66-67)
2,000+ Blankets Distributed at PCSAO Conference
We were excited to greet caseworkers and supervisors from all 88 Ohio counties at the Public Children Services Association of Ohio (PCSAO) annual conference, "As Our World Turns" in September.

We are grateful for all the volunteers like these who staffed our table during the 3-day conference and distributed 2,149 blankets to caseworkers and agencies to give to children living in foster care all over the state of Ohio.
 
And a special thank you to our volunteers who stored and transported bags of blankets to the hotel in preparation for the Conference.
Our 2022 goal: Blankets for 30,000 Children in Foster Care

Together we can do it, one blanket at a time!


My Very Own Blanket brings love, comfort and hope to children in foster care. Here's how you can help!


  • Drop off your finished blankets in the 24-hour curbside bin outside our workshop.

See Jessica on the Fostering Change Podcast 

Hear Jessica tell the story of the founding of MVOB, the evolution of the special tags, the plans MVOB has to expand into other countries and how people across the U.S. can get involved in our mission.

Fostering Change is sponsored by Comfort Cases, dedicated to providing a backpack or duffle bag filled with essential and comfort items to every child entering foster care.
First Bourbon for Blankets Fundraiser Nets $3,000+

Thank you to everyone who supported our inaugural Bourbon for Blankets event in September.

Participants tasted five bourbons, bid on auction baskets, enjoyed refreshments and fellowship, learned a lot from Sommelier Bob Livingston, and raised $3,166 for MVOB.

Earn service hours -- make blankets!
You can earn service hours while making a difference in the life of a child in foster care.
Sponsor a no-sew fleece blanket kit from us for just $12, make the blanket, return it to us, and we will confirm an hour of service for you!

Last day to donate is Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Wrapped in Love

We are honored that My Very Own Blanket has been selected as partner for the Better Together Project through the Columbus Foundation.

Please consider donating to support our campaign to purchase new sewing machines, chairs and supplies for our workshop's volunteers to sew our special tags on our blankets!

We are only $325 from reaching the halfway point which will unlock a $500 bonus donation for MVOB. Can you please help us reach that goal?
Do you advocate for children in foster care?
If you are a caseworker or advocate for children in foster care, we would love to provide blankets that you can share with kids who could use something to hold onto. Just tell us how many you need. 614-530-3327 or info@myveryownblanket.org
Blanket Angel Snapshots
Thank you all R friends for supporting My Very Own Blanket and our mission of providing blankets to children in foster care. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Thank you to our friends at Goodtime Quilters Guild of Circleville for hosting a blanket making event. We appreciate your kindness and support of children living in foster care.
Thank you to the Set 4 Success 4-H Club for making blankets for us as one of your projects! This week Brandon and Tessa dropped off the blankets on behalf of their club.
Easy ways to give while you shop
Amazon Smile. Purchase with purpose. Amazon donates to MVOB when you shop at smile.amazon.com.
Kroger Community Rewards
Shop with your Plus Card to earn donations for MVOB. Enroll here. Our account: CG546.
National Headquarters Blanket Workshop Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - Noon
 
Drop off your donation of finished blankets at any time in the brown donation bin in front of our
Blanket Workshop at 407 W. Main Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
 
Questions? Need information?

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