All Volunteer, All Heart from Binky Patrol

Susan Finch - Binky Patrol
All Volunteer, All Heart from Binky Patrol Podcast

This show talks about how small non-profits can succeed, tells the warm stories of our volunteers and recipients, and laughs at the mistakes along the way. Binky Patrol is a nonprofit charity founded in 1996. It is an all-volunteer organization with resourceful beginnings, lifelong memories filled with laughter, friendships, and the example of the ability to run a non-profit from the heart with a sense of humor and still be successful. Binky Patrol makes and gives blankets to children and teens in need of comfort. Quilt, Sew, Knit, Crochet, or Tie.

  1. JUL 31

    EP65: Revenge Hobby Turned Legacy Gift - A lot of fabric for Temecula!

    In this episode, we join Susan Finch as she chats with Kimberly Legg, who runs the Temecula chapter in California. Prepare for a story that's hilarious and inspiring, as Kimberly recounts how she unexpectedly became the recipient of a truly massive fabric donation - we're talking about $30,000 worth of material! How did this fabric bonanza come about? Well, it all started with a late quilter's playful revenge on her golf-obsessed husband. What follows is a delightful conversation about managing this overwhelming gift, the creative ways Kimberly's chapter is putting it to good use, and how one person's quirky hobby has turned into an incredible legacy of comfort for countless children and families in need. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed by the power of generosity, community spirit, and a whole lot of Raggedy Ann and Andy fabric! https://michellesplace.org/ https://wishesanddreamers.org  #volunteersmakeadifference #donationsmakeadifference #Childrenshospitals #volunteers #wishersanddreamershospitalgowns #wishersanddreamersdollgowns #childrenshospital # #joeythebear #raggedyanne #raggedyandy #binkypatrol #temecula  #temeculavalley #makingadifference #thingstodoinsocal #thingstodointemecula #temeculaca #winchester #Cityoftemecula #Gratitude #volunteerappreciation #temeculavalley #makingadifference #thingstodointemecula #temeculaca #Cityoftemecula #cancercentervolunteer #communitymatters #bettertogether #supportingyourneighbors #cancersupportcommunity #connectedbycommunity #communitycomingtogether #temeculatalk #murrietatalk #fallbrooktalk

    10 min
  2. JUL 23

    EP64: Finding Your Third Space at Quilting for Community

    Our topic today is Quilting for Community: From Grief to Nonprofit Success with guest Lizz Leral, Executive Director of Quilting for Community. She shares how personal loss sparked a quilting journey that grew into a thriving nonprofit. You'll hear her story and ideas about: Transforming personal healing into community service Building an intergenerational crafting community Creative fundraising through a fabric thrift store Balancing volunteer passion with business necessities Learn how quilting fosters connections and supports those in need. Lizz Leral, a Philadelphia transplant, founded Quilting for Community in Los Angeles in 2018 after losing her Dad. Previous to quilting, Lizz was a singer/songwriter and independently released 3 albums under her moniker Lizz Fields. Her professional experiences revolved around performing, teaching, and creating.  Upon discovering quilting to be emotionally & mentally beneficial, Lizz had the vision to create a space for the community to learn quilting, free of charge. “Newbies” learn the basics, then after 3-4 quilts, they guide the next batch of newbies. The classroom quilts are donated to those in hospice, hospitals, and shelters. Since its inception, Quilting for Community has delivered 1,423 quilts and taught 679 students. Social Mediahttps://www.tiktok.com/quiltingforcommunity https://www.instagram.com/quiltingforcommunity/https://www.facebook.com/quiltingforcommunity

    27 min

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This show talks about how small non-profits can succeed, tells the warm stories of our volunteers and recipients, and laughs at the mistakes along the way. Binky Patrol is a nonprofit charity founded in 1996. It is an all-volunteer organization with resourceful beginnings, lifelong memories filled with laughter, friendships, and the example of the ability to run a non-profit from the heart with a sense of humor and still be successful. Binky Patrol makes and gives blankets to children and teens in need of comfort. Quilt, Sew, Knit, Crochet, or Tie.

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