Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Jeri Clements, left, member of the Hooks and Needles section of the Fallbrook Blanket Project at the library, presents knitted and crocheted blankets to Vanessa Anderson, center, community relations and events manager, and Audrey Rogal, director of donor relations, both of Armed Forces YMCA on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
Carmen Willard, center, manager of the Fallbrook Blanket Project, delivers knitted and crocheted items to Marina Araiza, left, CEO of Women's Resource, and the shelter's receptionist Emma Arrieta.
FALLBROOK – The nonprofit Fallbrook Blanket Project donated 44 baby-size to king-size blankets and items to the Armed Services YMCA on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Thursday, June 18. The agency strives to enhance the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life.
Another donation was made of 46 knitted and crocheted blankets, hats, dolls and items to the Women's Resource shelter in Oceanside, Tuesday, June 23. The nonprofit is dedicated to stopping domestic violence and sexual assault through the supportive services of counseling, shelter and education to women, children and men involved in or threatened by domestic violence.
Anyone can contribute newly knitted or crocheted blankets or items to the Fallbrook Blanket Project. Items are then given to Fallbrook and North County charities or their fundraisers.
The Fallbrook Blanket Project can be reached at P.O. Box 722, Fallbrook, CA 92088 or by contacting Carmen Willard at 314-803-0986 or [email protected].
Submitted by Fallbrook Blanket Project.
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