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10/17 National Bink-A-Thon - Monroe/Trumbull, CT

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Trumbull, CT
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  • Details

    Date:
    October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    Saturday, 10/17/2026 - 10:00-1:00
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Disaster Relief, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Age Requirement:
    4+
    Other Requirements:
    Knowledge of fleece blanket making; basic knit or crochet skills; or basic quilting skills, scissor skills.

    Description

    As part of a grant from the MrBallen Foundation we are hosting a blanket making event across eight states. This is for the Monroe/Trumbull, CT location. We will make blankets to give to children and teens who have been traumatized by violent crimes. Blankets are the fleece-tied type. We will provide fleece.

    Bring your open heart to help us make blankets to give to these kids as a reminder that they are not invisible or forgotten and that they matter!

    ALL ages are welcome. Children/teens need to have one adult per 4 children. This does count for community service hours through schools, service orgs and the court system. We are working on getting sponsors for lunch. We also need help setting up the day before - hauling items from storage to the event location, and clean up after.

    You do not need to be crafty. You need a warm heart, a pair of sharp scissors and that's it! If you want to help in other ways, feel free to contact Jeanne Malgioglio.

    Location

    On-site

    Nichols United Methodist Church

    35 Shelton Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Kids welcome 4:1 ratio to adults

    Community Service Hours given

    Corporate groups welcome

    People can drop off binkies without staying

    Volunteers must bring their own scissors

    All fields are required
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