What We Do

At Blankies 4 My Buddies, we've experienced our share of tragedy and hard times and we understand that times can be tough. We strive to help families cope with those difficult times in any way we can. Whether providing a cozy blanket for comfort or warmth, food to get through the holidays or even the weekend, good books to read, or backpacks and school supplies to start the school year, we aim to provide temporary relief to make the load lighter.

The Blanket Box Project 

The Blanket Box Project is a social impact project created to inspire kids and teens worldwide to make a difference in their communities. The award-winning project earned C.J. Matthews a spot as one of an inaugural group of Prudential Emerging Visionaries in 2022. He created the Blanket Box Project to mobilize youth as catalysts for change as it teaches youth about empathy and urges them to use their own hands to make a gift for someone in need while simultaneously nurturing their own mental health and creating a lifestyle of service.

The Blanket Box Project has three components:
- Making Change blanket workshops engage kids socially while volunteering, fostering human connection and instilling the importance of service.
- “Adopt-a-Blanket Box” creates opportunities for groups to provide essential comfort to those in need.
- #GiveLikeCJ blanket kits offer temporary relief and solace to kids and families in crisis. 

PaPa's Heart: An Intergenerational Program 

PAPA'S HEART is an innovative Intergenerational program seeking to forge meaningful connections across generations. By leveraging the rich resources that the young and old offer, the program aims to address crucial social and community issues. We aspire to unite people of diverse ages through purposeful activities meticulously designed to achieve specific program goals. Our ultimate goal is to cultivate mutual understanding and respect, fostering relationships that transcend genetic connections and enrich the lives of both young and elderly participants. 

Athlete's with Heart 

The Athletes with Heart Mentorship Program embodies a holistic approach to empowering young men with aspirations in college and professional football, while instilling the values of discipline and camaraderie inherent in the sport. Over the course of a year, participants engage in quarterly meetings featuring specialized training and football camp activities, complemented by mentorship sessions covering crucial topics such as financial literacy, mental health awareness, conflict resolution, and mental toughness.

Giving Little Soles

Giving Little Soles provides new shoes and socks to people in crisis.

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