There is always lots going on at MVOB—at our Westerville, Ohio workshop or other locations in Central Ohio and beyond. We are grateful to the organizations and businesses who sponsor blanket-making events for their members and employees. These event names are printed in blue.
Some of these events are sponsored by MVOB (event name in green), and you are invited to participate! Click the Register link under the event name to sign up.
Some of these events are sponsored by MVOB (event name in green), and you are invited to participate! Click the Register link under the event name to sign up.
March 14-15
Rotary Clubs - ALL Ohio P.E.T.S, Columbus (www.allohiopets.org)
(Presidents-Elect Training Seminar)
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
50 North 3rd Street, Columbus
MVOB booth at the House of Friendship
Volunteer for one or more time slots to help us raise awareness of foster care.
Rotary Clubs - ALL Ohio P.E.T.S, Columbus (www.allohiopets.org)
(Presidents-Elect Training Seminar)
Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel
50 North 3rd Street, Columbus
MVOB booth at the House of Friendship
Volunteer for one or more time slots to help us raise awareness of foster care.
Volunteers needed during these time slots:
Friday, March 14: 2 - 5 pm, 5 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 15: 9 am - Noon, Noon - 3 pm, 3 - 6 pm
Parking
Surface/garage parking options near the Renaissance Hotel
March 23
Volunteer Event with Alpha Sigma Phi at Otterbein University
Sunday, Noon – 2 pm
Friday, March 14: 2 - 5 pm, 5 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 15: 9 am - Noon, Noon - 3 pm, 3 - 6 pm
Parking
Surface/garage parking options near the Renaissance Hotel
March 23
Volunteer Event with Alpha Sigma Phi at Otterbein University
Sunday, Noon – 2 pm
April 3 - 26
April Sewing Event Series
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month -- April 12 & 26, 10 am - noon
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month -- April 3 & 17, 6-8 pm
Volunteer in workshop helping with a wonderful array of different tasks that might include sewing, cutting, sorting & processing finished blankets, bagging, packaging kits, signing special tags, ironing, etc... at the MVOB Workshop, 407 W. Main St., Westerville OH.
April Sewing Event Series
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month -- April 12 & 26, 10 am - noon
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month -- April 3 & 17, 6-8 pm
Volunteer in workshop helping with a wonderful array of different tasks that might include sewing, cutting, sorting & processing finished blankets, bagging, packaging kits, signing special tags, ironing, etc... at the MVOB Workshop, 407 W. Main St., Westerville OH.
April 20-26
National Volunteer Week
Month of May
National Foster Care Awareness Month
Join us for fun events during the month of May. Keep an eye on our newsletter for details.
National Volunteer Week
Month of May
National Foster Care Awareness Month
Join us for fun events during the month of May. Keep an eye on our newsletter for details.
May 15
Blankets of Hope
6:30-9:00 pm
Crooked Can Brewing Co., 5354 Center St, Hilliard
In celebration of National Foster Care Month in May, get together for a heartwarming meetup to recognize the incredible work of foster parents and those who make a difference in the lives of children in foster care. Make 2 no-sew blankets. Materials included in $25 registration fee.
Blankets of Hope
6:30-9:00 pm
Crooked Can Brewing Co., 5354 Center St, Hilliard
In celebration of National Foster Care Month in May, get together for a heartwarming meetup to recognize the incredible work of foster parents and those who make a difference in the lives of children in foster care. Make 2 no-sew blankets. Materials included in $25 registration fee.
May 19
Rotary Club of Granville
MVOB speaker will share information with Rotary members.
Rotary Club of Granville
MVOB speaker will share information with Rotary members.
May 20
Fundraiser at Star Lanes Polaris
1 - 4 pm - Open House with Bowling and Entertainment
Details and bowling signups coming soon
May 26
Workshop closed to celebrate Memorial Day
June 6-8
Columbus Arts Festival 2025 – Hands-On Activities Village
Friday, June 6, 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday, June 7, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, June 8, 10 am – 5 pm
The Hands-On Activities Village provides fun and engaging arts & crafts activities for the entire family. Participants in the MVOB booth will make no-sew fleece blankets. Volunteers will assist/demonstrate how it’s done during 2- or 3-hour shifts.
Fundraiser at Star Lanes Polaris
1 - 4 pm - Open House with Bowling and Entertainment
Details and bowling signups coming soon
May 26
Workshop closed to celebrate Memorial Day
June 6-8
Columbus Arts Festival 2025 – Hands-On Activities Village
Friday, June 6, 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday, June 7, 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday, June 8, 10 am – 5 pm
The Hands-On Activities Village provides fun and engaging arts & crafts activities for the entire family. Participants in the MVOB booth will make no-sew fleece blankets. Volunteers will assist/demonstrate how it’s done during 2- or 3-hour shifts.
July 4
MVOB workshop closed to celebrate Independence Day
September 1
MVOB workshop closed for Labor Day
October 1-3
PCSAO 2025 Annual Conference
Public Children Services Association of Ohio
Volunteers are needed to staff the MVOB booth to talk to participants about MVOB’s mission. We will be asking volunteers to sign up for 2-hour shifts as soon the event agenda is announced.
MVOB workshop closed to celebrate Independence Day
September 1
MVOB workshop closed for Labor Day
October 1-3
PCSAO 2025 Annual Conference
Public Children Services Association of Ohio
Volunteers are needed to staff the MVOB booth to talk to participants about MVOB’s mission. We will be asking volunteers to sign up for 2-hour shifts as soon the event agenda is announced.
October 9-12
Houston International Quilt Festival
MVOB booth staff will talk to quilters attending the festival to acquaint them with MVOB and encourage them to make quilts for foster children near their homes.
November 27-28
Workshop closed to celebrate Thanksgiving
December 25-26
Workshop closed to celebrate Christmas
Houston International Quilt Festival
MVOB booth staff will talk to quilters attending the festival to acquaint them with MVOB and encourage them to make quilts for foster children near their homes.
November 27-28
Workshop closed to celebrate Thanksgiving
December 25-26
Workshop closed to celebrate Christmas
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No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions to My Very Own Blanket.
Thank you for your donation to support MVOB's mission to provide handmade blankets to children in foster care and children in need.
No goods or services are provided in exchange for contributions to My Very Own Blanket.
