Ministry group donates blankets

2 years ago

CARIBOU, Maine — Since starting up again in January, the Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry has been busy making fleece blankets for those in need. 

In addition to donating blankets to family, friends and neighbors, the ministry recently donated eight adult fleece blankets to the residents at L’Acadie in Van Buren and six children’s blankets to the Caribou Police Department. 

The Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry donated blankets to L’Acadie in Van Buren. From left are Lyse Dionne, RN, and Wayne Gagnon, CNA.
(Courtesy of Judy Bougie)

TheMinistry is now working on six blankets for the Caribou Fire Department and more than 40 blankets for Homeless Services of Aroostook in Presque Isle. 

The group appreciates donations to help them purchase fabric for blankets. Anyone wishing to contribute may send a donation to the Holy Rosary Church, 31 Thomas Avenue, Caribou, Maine 04736, to the attention of Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry.