Blankets4Vets
Blankets4Vets is a grateful recipient of grant funds from Overwatch Alliance.
Blankets4Vets is a non-profit initiative under Geo-Spectrum Development 501(c)(3), with a mission to provide free weighted blankets to Military Veterans throughout the country to combat some of the devastating effects resulting from their service. Blankets4Vets is a Strategic Program under the Veterans Support Initiative at Geo-Spectrum Community Development.
05/28/2024
Today and every day we honor you. Thank you to all our Veterans on this Memorial Day.
11/11/2023
This year for Veterans Day, Blankets4Vets donated blanket care packages to DC VA Medical Center for their Veterans Day dinner. As many of you know, the DC VA Medical Center holds a very special place in our hearts and we are always so happy to partner with them.
Please visit our website www.blankets4vets.org to learn more and donate.
*Blankets were provided by our corporate donor Comma Home
05/29/2023
This Memorial Day and everyday, we remember and honor all of the heroes who served.
06/24/2022
On June 18, 2022, Blankets4Vets participated in a Veterans Resource Day at VFW Post 9619 in Suitland, MD. The Blankets4Vets team was delighted to meet with Veterans and provide weighted blankets as well as mental health kits.
04/09/2022
Last week Blankets4Vets was honored to partner with Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals and participate in a panel discussion with Team Unbroken. We were so inspired by Team Unbroken, and were delighted to be able to provide free weighted blankets to the clinic.
*Weighted Blankets were graciously donated by Bearaby
If you are or know of a Veteran who could benefit from our program, please visit our website, www.blankets4vets.org, to learn more.
03/26/2022
This is who we do it for.
Blankets4Vets was delighted to participate in a Veterans Resource Day at VFW Post 9619, and provide free weighted blankets to Veterans in attendance.
12/26/2021
This holiday season Blankets4Vets has been delighted to provide blankets to Veterans throughout the US via our nationwide shipping program, and through our local distributions in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. If you are or know of a Veteran who could benefit from our program, please visit our website, www.blankets4vets.org, to learn more.
11/11/2021
On this Veterans Day, Blankets4Vets salutes all Veterans. We are so appreciative of all that you have done for our country, and we look forward to continuing to serve and support you.
photo credit: L. Walker
09/12/2021
Blankets4Vets was honored to participate in a special 9/11 Remembrance Day / Veterans Resource Day at VFW Post 9619 in Suitland, Maryland. We love meeting Veterans and being able to show our appreciation for all they have done for this country.
**Weighted Blankets were generously provided by Brooklyn Bedding for this special event
07/27/2021
At Blankets4Vets service and giving are our core. We feel extremely grateful to be able to service the Veteran Community. Please visit www.blankets4vets.org/donate to donate today!
07/20/2021
On July 18, 2021, Blankets4Vets provided blankets to the M.R. Sarge Wareheim Chapter #33 of Disabled American Veterans. Blankets were provided to the Chapter Service Officer who will distribute them to chapter members.
07/20/2021
Blankets4Vets was honored to participate in Infinity Speaks’ 2021 Veterans Resource Day, held on July 17, 2021 at VFW Post 9619 in Suitland, Maryland. Veterans were able to obtain claims assistance, mental health support, pain management, financial literacy, and more during this wonderful event.
05/31/2021
This Memorial Day and everyday, we remember and honor all of the heroes who served.
05/31/2021
Blankets4Vets was delighted to partner with ChiliSleep to provide their chiliBLANKETs to Veterans in honor of Memorial Day.
04/11/2021
Blankets4Vets was thrilled to donate 30 bags for the DC VA Medical Center's upcoming May Baby Shower. The bags were filled with baby blankets and other baby supplies for the expectant mothers.
02/21/2021
Blankets4Vets was delighted to provide weighted blankets to the Hampton VA Men's PTSD Coping Group.
02/17/2021
We are so grateful to be able to provide continued blanket donations benefitting our Veterans, to organizations like MCVET. Blankets4Vets engaged in two drop-off distributions and donated a total of 110 blankets in early February.
02/09/2021
We were so happy to be able to donate blankets to the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training (MCVET). We look forward to donating as many blankets as possible to this amazing organization.
01/28/2021
We are so pleased that we were able to provide support to our Veterans and donate to the DC VA Medical Center's Winterhaven "Lite" event!
https://www.washingtondc.va.gov/WASHINGTONDC/features/Winterhaven_Lite.asp?fbclid=IwAR301HS_2ETRSeCskuKRvrvdJgDhyAStvwws4BhMNoCpWNhKP8biBv6fJGE
VA.gov | Veterans Affairs Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
12/22/2020
12/22/2020
photo credit: L. Walker
12/22/2020
Holiday Distribution #2 at the DC VA Community Resource and Referral Center. photo credit: L. Walker
12/22/2020
Service and giving are our core. We were so happy to be able to donate Christmas bags to the DC VA Community Resource and Referral Center for our Veterans this holiday season!
12/22/2020
Christmas bags ready for distribution! photo credit: L. Walker
12/12/2020
12/12/2020
Gearing up for our 2nd Holiday Distribution at the DC VA Community Resource & Referral Center!!!
11/25/2020
11/25/2020
We are so delighted to be able to show our nation's heroes how much we appreciate them!
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