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Blanket made to honor quilter, age 100

6/2/2023

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We were very pleased recently to receive a special quilt, made by Becky in honor of Jean Spero, a 100-year-old quilter and former Chair of Otterbein University’s Department of Human Ecology. Becky made the quilt with cotton fabric from Jean’s supply.

Read the story in Becky's words below.
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Thank you for your reception of the blanket I made in honor of the 100 year old, Jean Spero. She retired from Otterbein in 1991 after serving 13 years as an Assistant Professor of Home Economics and Chair of the Department of Human Ecology. One of her lasting contributions is the Otterbein Historic Costume Collection that she founded in 1985, the first pieces of the collection belonging to her own grandmother dating back to the first years of the 20th century. Jean sews every day and makes jackets. She has made many appliquéd bed quilts.
I've attached a picture of Jean in her sewing room. She has allowed me to come in and get whatever fabric I want (notice I didn't say need!). The blanket I made in her honor was from cotton fabric from her supply. I hope to continue to make more. I also attached a picture of Jean when I showed her the 'very own blanket' and how I was honoring her 100th birthday.
She's pretty incredible to me. She lives in her home alone, doesn't need a walker, reads, buys all fabric online, plants geraniums from seed each year.
Thank you for your encouragement and welcoming me on Friday. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Thanks for what you do through your dedicating and comfort to the children.
With regards, Becky

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Jean Spero in her home sewing room.
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First Bourbon for Blankets raises $3,166

11/3/2022

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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 to make a difference in the lives of children living in foster care.
We appreciated the kindness of our hosts, Kevin and Sharon Hunt, and the generosity of Tim Picciano and Dublin Village Tavern.
Watch for more events like this coming in 2023!

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2,000+ Blankets Distributed at PCSAO

10/20/2022

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We were excited to greet caseworkers and supervisors from all 88 Ohio counties at the Public Children Services Association of Ohio 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.
 
And a special thank you to our volunteers who transported some of the bags of blankets to the hotel in preparation for the Conference.
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Sulfur Grove Blanket Angels

10/17/2022

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Thank you Sulphur Grove Church for a wonderful blanket making event!  We were thrilled to be a part of the event and to partner with CARE House in Dayton, Ohio to provide love, comfort and support to children whose lives have been impacted by child abuse and neglect. Thank you!
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Lancaster Church of Christ women donate blankets in their community

10/17/2022

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These women from Lancaster Church of Christ spent an afternoon making blankets and donated them to Fairfield County Child Protective Services.  We are so grateful to the members of this congregation for making blankets and donating them in their community.
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Sorority hosts blanket making event

10/17/2022

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Thank you to our friends at Alpha Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter for their recent blanket making event! We appreciate your kindness and support of children living in foster care!
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Thanks to Cherrington Elementary

6/20/2022

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Thank you to the Student Council at Cherrington Elementary School, Westerville, for making 17 blankets to give to children living in foster care!   Click the images below to see larger photos.  ​
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MVOB has a yacht!

6/20/2022

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2022 Columbus Kiwanis Charity Regatta

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My Very Own Blanket is excited to be a part of the 2022 Columbus Kiwanis Charity Regatta!

Our yacht was delivered by 
Kiwanis Club of Columbus member Mike Haemmerle. We are honored to be sponsored by the American Health Foundation - AHF Management Corp. We need all hands on deck for this online fundraiser and charity event.
​The regatta starts July 1; stay tuned for more details.

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Meet our new workshop staff members

4/25/2022

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Amy Deverson Roberts, Director of Outreach & Engagement
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Amy attended Ohio University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Sociology/ Criminology. While attending OU,  Amy found her passion in advocating for children and families by becoming involved in community based programming.  Amy possesses 22 years of experience in the child abuse and neglect field working for the Child Assault Prevention Project, Prevent Child Abuse Ohio and the Ohio Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers.  Additionally, she has 21 years of experience in planning special events for UA Crew, the Junior League of Columbus, the SOAP Project and other nonprofits in central Ohio. 
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As the Director of Outreach and Engagement, Amy  coordinates partnership development efforts throughout the nation including but not limited to donor relationship develop-ment, corporate partnerships, grant writing,  fundraising, special events and volunteer management. She is an avid hockey fan (Penguins and Blue Jackets), loves to read and travel. Amy is married, has two stepdaughters, and two dogs.
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Ramona Majikas, Packing and Shipping Coordinator
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​Ramona is the packing and shipping coordinator at My Very Own Blanket.  She discovered MVOB while seeking to support foster care charities on behalf of her mother, a former foster child. 

​She began volunteering here with her daughters, coming in weekly to pack up finished blankets on their way to children in foster care.  Now, Ramona oversees the delivery of blanket kits to our Blanket Angels and finished blankets to foster care organizations. 
 
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Rotary members provide almost 5,000 blankets for kids in foster care

3/27/2022

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Almost 5,000 children in foster care will receive handmade blankets thanks to members of Ohio Rotary Clubs. 

Members of Ohio’s five Rotary districts provided blankets for 4,966 children in foster care in this year’s All-Ohio PETS Competition. Districts competed to provide the most blankets per capita based on District membership numbers.

​District 6690, which includes central and southeast Ohio, came out on top. We are very grateful to the hundreds of Rotary Blanket Angels who made it possible for MVOB to provide comfort and love to so many children in foster care in Ohio.

​PHOTO ABOVE:  District 6690 Governor Price Finley holds the custom blanket tags MVOB prepared for the 2022 All-Ohio PETS Competition.


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​Members of the Circleville Noon Rotary Club hold blankets they made during the competition. They will be donated to Pickaway County CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, volunteers who represent children who have experienced abuse or neglect. 
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  • Home
    • News >
      • Videos
      • True Stories
      • Thank You Notes
      • Newsletter Archive
    • Share Your Story
    • Foster Care Insights
    • About Us >
      • Board of Directors
      • Meet Our CEO/Founder
      • Contact or Visit Us
      • History
      • Our Non-Profit Partners
      • Financials/Annual Reports
      • Privacy Policy
    • Meet Our Partners
  • Get Involved
    • Calendar of Events
    • Blanket Quality Guidelines
    • Material Blankets/Quilts
    • Yarn Blankets - Knitted/Crocheted
    • Fleece Blankets >
      • Things to Avoid
    • Provide Transportation
    • Host a Blanket Making Event
    • Host a Blanket Making Event - Business
    • Blanket Birthday Party
    • Earn Service Hours
  • Blankets & Bowling
  • Delivering Blankets
  • FAQ
    • Supporting Materials for Your Event
  • Donate
    • Stand for a Cause (Van)
    • Financial Donation
    • Sponsor Blankets for Others
    • Our Wish List
  • Order
    • Blanket Making Kit - Pick Up
    • Blanket Making Kit - To Ship
    • Special Tags - Pick Up
    • Special Tags - To Ship >
      • About Our Special Tags
      • Create a Custom Tag
    • CASEWORKERS to receive completed blankets
    • Blankets of Hope Event
    • Rotary Club Members >
      • Rotary Blanket Kit - Pick Up
      • Rotary Blanket Kit - To Ship
      • Rotary Blanket Tags
      • Rotary Blanket Sponsorship
      • Newborn Receiving Blanket
    • Lions International
    • Schedule Event Speaker
    • Birthday Placemat
    • FUN Patches
    • Coins for Kids Baggies