Blankets for Soldiers and Veterans
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Soldiers' Angels Sending Blankets of Hope, Gratitude and Belief
If you can sew, knit, crochet consider getting involved and making one of these special gifts for those who serve, or those who have served.
Solders' Angels even offer an option of a no sew kit, for those who don't feel very creative or donating directly to Soldiers' Angels.
There are three different types of blankets:
- Blanket of Hope - for those who have been wounded.
Blanket of Belief - for those who are currently serving.
Blanket of Gratitude - for our veterans who have already served.
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Types of Blanket Projects
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Blankets of Hope - For Those Hospitalized
The Blankets of Hope team creates unique, handmade blankets to send hope, support and gratitude to America's wounded and veterans. Used on hospital beds, wheelchairs, and transport litters on medevac flights, Blankets of Hope bring the message that each service member is loved and not forgotten.These handmade blankets are included in the Soldiers' Angels First Response Backpacks and Vet Packs sent to Combat Support Hospitals in the war zones, major medical facilities in Germany and around the world, and selected military hospitals and veterans centers here at home.
Wounded soldiers are quickly evacuated from the battlefield, leaving behind their clothing, personal equipment, and their brothers in arms. During this time of pain and upheaval, the Blanket of Hope provides warmth and comfort for the wounded soldier.
Most importantly, it shows the soldier that someone cares about him and is thinking and praying for him at that very moment. This is very powerful for a wounded hero... the knowledge that someone cares.
Understandably, Soldiers' Angels are very proud of this project and what it has done for those brave wounded heroes.
More about Blankets of Hope
- Soldiers' Angels - Blankets of Hope
- The Blankets of Hope team creates unique, handmade blankets to send hope, support and gratitude to America's wounded and veterans. Used on hospital beds, wheelchairs, and transport litters on medevac flights, Blankets of Hope bring the message that each service member is loved and not forgotten.
- Join the Sewing Team
- Visit the Soldiers Angels Forums to join the sewing team and provide aid and comfort to the military and their families.
- Blankets of Hope New Sew Kit
- Even if you do not have the creativity or know how to sew, you too can create a Blanket of Hope to be sent to a brave wounded soldier with the Ready To Send Kit.
- Soldiers' Angels Blanket of Hope Guidelines
- PDF File of the instructions for making a Blanket of Hope.
A Soldier's Angel
The blankets made by the Angels are a huge hit, the Wounded Warriors wrap themselves in them to keep warm and dream of home.
Blog Posts about Blankets for Hope
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Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led nonprofit that encompasses over 20 different teams and programs. They send letters, care packages, and comfort items to deployed American service members, and we support their families here at home.
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Making this lens about Blankets for Soldiers is another one of My Good Deeds for 9/11.-
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Why are there different kinds of blankets?
Crocheted, knit and loomed blankets are sent to our veterans, while quilts and other handmade blankets are sent to our deployed troops.
The open texture of crocheted, knit or loomed blankets catches on and interferes with the medical equipment being used to treat the wounded.
It may be just a blanket...
but it means so much
to a wounded soldier!
Blankets of Belief - For Those Serving
This winter, an estimated 180,000 U.S. military personnel will be serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and other locations around the world, in combat environments or in support of combat operations. Some will be on their 3rd or 4th deployments--spending yet another Holiday away from the loving arms of family and friends.Soldiers' Angels want them to know that they are remembered, that people are thinking of them during the winter Holiday Season and are grateful for their service.
Since it is impossible to wrap arms around them in person to show how much they are loved and appreciated.
Blankets of Belief's goal is to wrap all 180,000 of our deployed service members in blankets representative of our support and faith in them, Blankets of Belief. The Blankets will be a physical reminder that they are not alone during the Holidays.
When deployed service members receive a Blanket of Belief, they will know that somebody back home remembered them, that somebody labored over a handmade blanket with thoughts of them and hopes or prayers for their strength and comfort.
More about Blankets of Belief
- Soldiers' Angels - Blankets of Belief
- Blankets of Belief are a physical reminder that they are not alone during the Holidays.
- Blankets of Belief
- PDF file with basic information on making and shipping Blankets of Belief
- Dian's Soldiers' Angels blankets
- Read about Dian, a Member of the Soldiers' Angels Sewing Team with photographs of her amazing creations.
Blankets of Belief
The blankets always bring a smile to the ICU staff members' faces, as well as the faces of the wounded soldiers' comrades, who often come to visit their buddies before they air-evac out of theater.
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Blog Posts about Blankets of Belief
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Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led nonprofit that encompasses over 20 different teams and programs. They send letters, care packages, and comfort items to deployed American service members, and we support their families here at home.
Blanket of Gratitude - For Those Who Have Served
This winter, thousands of veterans will spend their Holidays in a VA hospital or facility, away from the warmth of home, family and friends.Soldiers' Angels want them to know that they are remembered, that people are thinking of them during the winter Holiday Season and are grateful for their past service.
Since it is impossible to visit all of them in person, our goal is to wrap 25,000 of these Veterans in lap robes, representative of our support and appreciation, called "Blankets of Gratitude." The lap robes will be a physical reminder that they are not alone during the Holidays.
When a veteran receives a Blanket of Gratitude, he or she will know that somebody remembered them, that somebody labored over a handmade robe with thoughts of them and hopes or prayers for their health and comfort.
More on Blankets of Gratitude
- Soldiers' Angels - Blankets of Gratitude
- Make a Blanket of Gratitude, a lap robe, for a veteran who has served.
- Making a Blanket of Gratitude
- Guidelines and Information about making a Blanket of Gratitude.
- Blankets of Gratitude Flyer
- Help spread the word about Soldiers' Angels Blankets of Gratitude project with this PDF Flyer.
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Blankets of Gratitude
Blog Posts on Blankets of Gratitude
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Sterling Silver "THANK A VET" Talking Charm ©
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 07/10/2009)
A beautiful way to express your thanks, with a Sterling Silver "THANK A VET" Talking Charm.
The charm measures approximately 1 inch in width and 5/8" in height and comes with an 18" Sterling Silver Box Chain.
Donate to Soldiers' Angels
Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led nonprofit that encompasses over 20 different teams and programs. They send letters, care packages, and comfort items to deployed American service members, and we support their families here at home.
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Reader Feedback on Bankets for Soldiers
Comments...Thoughts...Suggestions...Ideas
What do you think about the various blankets for soldiers programs?
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Posted June 07, 2009
badmsm wrote...
I am all for any project that supports and encourages our troops. God Bless Them All!
5 stars & a Squid Angel Blessing!
Posted May 19, 2009
wayfarer wrote...
What a great cause! These men and women do so much for us. Anything we can do to show support is great.
Posted May 02, 2009
Evelyn_Saenz wrote...
Congratulations on receiving your well deserved Purple Star!
Posted April 25, 2009
AppalachianCountry wrote...
Thanks for all the info. We have a new vet nursing home we donate to, and your great lens has given us new ideas. God Bless.
Posted April 22, 2009
x3xsolxdierx3x wrote...
As a U.S. Soldier.....................great lens! :) 5 stars
Posted April 21, 2009
Ladymermaid wrote...
Congratulations on your first purple star ..... a wonderful lens for it to be portrayed on.
Ladymermaid
Posted April 21, 2009
BigGirlBlue wrote...
Wow, I had no idea it was so involved. Congratulations on your first purple star!
Posted April 19, 2009
EverythingMouse wrote...
A wonderful lens. I hope that my Angel Blessing gives it an even further boost.
Posted April 18, 2009
Comfortdoc wrote...
And the results of 6 known blessings and a Purple Star? Today the Blanket lens is Ranked #3 in Volunteering and #75 overall up from yesterday's ranking of Ranked #159 in Volunteering and #27231 overall. Ah the impact of many Angels and Purple Stars.
Posted April 18, 2009
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Soldiers' Angels also provide assistance to the wounded, continuing support for veterans, remembrances and comfort for families of the fallen, and immediate response to unique difficulties.
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