Instructions
“The new dawn blooms as we free it
For there is always light,
If only we’re brave enough to see it,
If only we’re brave enough to be it”
– Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate
First and foremost,
thank you
Thank you. Everyone deserves to be in healthy relationships. Today your gift of time will support the organization Safe+Sound Somerset to continue its mission- to support survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to engage the community to break the cycle of violence. This nonprofit prevents and responds to domestic and sexual abuse with programs that provide safety, support, and education for individuals, families, and the community. Your donation supports survivors and their families to feel seen and supported.
The Experience
Learn about Safe+Sound’s impact on your community while supporting its mission. Together, we’ll provide survivors with a colorful, comfortable fleece blanket and a message of support from its maker, but we need your help! WeHero provides the materials and tools to make blankets. Each blanket will have a personal message. Join your team to build fleece blankets together and give kindness to someone during a time of need.
Instructions
We work to keep things as simple as possible. If you have any questions, please get in touch with your event coordinator or reach out to “Kai” (WeHero Super Dog) in the lower-right corner of this page.
Step 1: Prepare The Surface
Spread your blanket out on a clean, flat surface. It is critical to our process that your blanket be made in a pet-free, smoke-free environment. The non-profit washing and drying unit can remove all dander, but remnant animal hair and smoke smell have the potential to damage your blanket permanently.
Spread your blanket out on a clean, flat surface.
Step 2: Trim The Crusts
Lay both pieces of fabric together and match the corners. If you find a piece of fabric slightly bigger than the other or has a wonky edge, please cut this, so both squares of fabric are even.
Step 3: Cut The Corners
Cut a square out of each corner. The size of the square is approximately a 5x5 square.
Step 4: Cut The Strips
Picture an imaginary line between the cut corners of your blanket. The strips will be cut down to this line creating a fringe on each side. Cut strips around each edge of the blanket. Each strip is 2-3 fingers wide.
Step 5: Tie The Knots
Tie strips together in a double knot! Tie the print to the solid color/tie the top to the bottom!
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Step 6: Write your letter
You can be as creative as you like in your message or you can keep it short and simple; we want to include the basics of your name, where you're from, and a short message of hope.
"I'm Helen from Ohio! You know, I hope this blanket makes you feel warm. I hope you feel better!"
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Step 7: Re-box and apply the shipping label
Using the original box everything came in, add the completed kits and reseal. Attach the prepaid shipping label and schedule your USPS pickup. You can also drop your box off at your local post office. To schedule your pickup, simply use the following link and follow the steps: www.wehero.co/pick-up/
Note: If the system asks for weight, you can enter 6 pounds and the shipping provider will update the weight automatically.
Step 8: Photo time!
Take a photo of yourself with your completed kits and share the experience with your friends and family. This is an opportunity to spread awareness and share the act of kindness. Be sure to tag WeHero when you post on social media!
You've successfully completed Knot Alone!
We’d love your thoughts!
Have 32 seconds? We always want to make these experiences better and would love your feedback.
Recycling is hard so we made this resource list to make it easier!
We build our volunteer events to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Whether it is offsetting the carbon emissions of the shipping process, using recycled cardboard for the boxes, or relying on algae based dyes, we’ve made conscious steps to ensure we’re doing right for our world.
Have questions about your experience?
We’re here to help!
Get in touch with us here or give us a call. Feel free to also chat with Kai and he’ll fetch a member of our team to help!
