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Sat, May 27

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Via Zoom

Ties of Love Blanket Drive 2023

A virtual blanket making event to provide safety blankets to comfort children who have experienced abuse.

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Ties of Love Blanket Drive 2023
Ties of Love Blanket Drive 2023

Time & Location

May 27, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Via Zoom

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About the Event

Ties of Love is a virtual blanket making event to donate safety blankets to SAFEchild which will comfort children who have experienced abuse.   SAFEchild (Stop Abuse For Every child) “annually protects 13,000 children, empowers 1,650 parents through education and support programs, and guides 12,000 Wake County first graders through the school-based Funny Tummy Feelings program.”

Day of Event Link: Ties of Love Event

Event Materials ($20-$40):

  1. Scissors (able to cut through fabric)
  2. 2 pieces of 2-yard length of coordinating fleece (Purchase fleece or fleece kits from www.yourfleece.com or a fabric store.)
  3. Ruler
  4. Blank note card with envelope

Prework:

  1. Purchase fabric and gather other materials
  2. Watch instructional video (https://youtu.be/8rQ89wbLOZ8)
  3. Prep project such that only knot tying is left to do (i.e. Cut 5x5 boxes on corners and strips around blanket.)
  4. Write the following message note card:  “This blanket was made with love and hope by (your name).”

Blanket Drop Off Details:

Dates:  May 27th, 2023 - June 9, 2023 Mon|Wed|Fri  (10:00am to 2:00pm)

Address:  Shaw University Honors Program Suite; Talbert O. Shaw Building; 301 E. South Street Raleigh, NC 27601

Box Location:  Inside Suite Entrance

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