Blankets to feel better to heal better
Our PurPose
These colorful blankets made with love will be given to people diagnosed with cancer receiving infusion treatments to help them cope with stress and to feel better emotionally. The blankets will be donated to Capital Health in Pennington. These donations will be a sense of comfort and also be helpful to families who do not have extra resources and are not able to afford blankets and other comfort items.
Get Involved!
Make a blanket!
Visit our "How To!" page to make your own blanket! Included on the page is a video with instructions. Acquire two pieces of fleece (2 yards each) to begin cutting, knotting, and packing. Visit our "Important Info" page to find out more about packaging and delivery.
Attend a Workshop!
Visit our "Our History" page to get involved within the community. Attend a workshop at St. James Roman Catholic Church, all are welcome!
Donate!
Visit our "Contact Us" page to find out more information regarding donations. We appreciate donations in all forms. If you are interested in donating material, we accept fleece for blanket making (2 yards of a bright solid color and 2 yards of a fun pattern to make 1 blanket).
HOW TO MAKE A BLANKET
Included is a video on how to make a "no sew" blanket on your own!
Included in each bag: Blanket Blessing
"Bless this blanket and the person who warms themselves beneath it. Let the receiver be reminded of love and care, and feel the embrace of compassionate arms around them. Give them strength to face the unknown with the courage and belief that they are not alone. Although we may never meet the receiver, know that we, the blanket makers, will keep them in our thoughts and prayers throughout the coming months"
OUr History
Pictures from BLanket Workshops 2022
- We have held multiple workshops at St. James Church with parishioners, Confirmation Prep. students, and other members from the Hopewell Valley community!
- Future workshops will be held each fall. Visit "Contact Us" page for more information on how you can become involved!
About ME
Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a Girl Scout Ambassador.
To the left is a picture of me delivering the 57 handmade fleece blankets made through the Fall 2022 workshops.
I started the project “Blankets to Feel Better to Heal Better” as my Gold Award during my senior year of high school. I started leading workshops throughout the community to create tie-knot blankets for Capital Health cancer patients. I connected different communities: my church, Girl Scouts, and a local hospital; establishing these connections will allow for future collaboration. Cancer patients who undergo treatment often face other burdens regarding mental health, leading to an increased importance for this project. I learned that a small act, such as making a blanket, makes an impact. My dad was diagnosed with cancer, so being able to use this project to help others like him has special meaning. Girl Scouts has helped me become a leader and a proactive member of my community.
Important Info
Packaging
Delivery
Blankets should be washed and packaged individually for sanitary reasons.
Blankets made in the workshops will be delivered in bulk to Capital Health and will be coordinated through the Religious Education office at St. James Church.
Email to arrange individual delivery: Donate@capitalhealth.org
Address for Delivery:
Capital Health
Two Capital Way
Pennington, NJ 08534
Note, go to the Emergency Room entrance – pull up to the entrance and stand by.
ContACT uS
ADDRESS
St. James Religious ed. office
15 E Delaware Ave,
Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone
(609) 737 0122
faithformation@stjamespennington.org
