Success StoryBlankets of Love



Blankets of Love

Author: Joni Phelps

Planning Unit: Livingston County CES

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership -FCS

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Livingston County Homemakers group joined hands and showed selfless act of kindness and appreciation for the brave men and women of the 2113th Transportation Company of Paducah, Kentucky, that are currently deployed to Europe.

The Livingston County homemakers’ group, known for their strong community spirit and dedication to making a positive impact, came together with a creatively ambitious mission. They decided to show their support and gratitude by handcrafting 18 blankets for the soldiers who were far away from home during the chilly European winter.

With enthusiasm and determination, the group members gathered fabrics, and their genuine desire to bring comfort and warmth to the deployed soldiers. They brainstormed, planned, and utilized their skills to create blankets that would not only provide physical warmth but also symbolize the community's collective appreciation for the soldiers' service.  The blankets, carefully crafted with thoughtful designs and personalized touches, were ready to embark on their journey across the ocean to reach the 2113th Transportation Company.

Touched by this act of kindness, the military representatives expressed their deep gratitude for the blankets. They shared stories of the soldiers' dedication and sacrifice, emphasizing the impact that such community gestures had on their morale and sense of connection to their homeland.

The success of the local homemaker’s group's project reached far beyond the physical blankets they had made. Their act of compassion and support fostered a sense of unity, both within their community and in their appreciation for the brave soldiers serving their country.






Stories by Joni Phelps


Cooking with Joni

about 5 years ago by Joni Phelps

The Caldwell County SNAP-ED Senior Assistant paraprofessional taught fifteen limited resource famili... Read More


Little Books Little Cooks

about 5 years ago by Joni Phelps

The Caldwell County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent and SNAP-Ed Senior Assistant combined the idea ... Read More


Stories by Livingston County CES


Activities for Home

Activities for Home

about 4 years ago by Adam Barnes

Activities for HomeLivingston County Cooperative Extension Service worked hard during the quarantine... Read More


Bees in a package

Bees in a package

about 4 years ago by Adam Barnes

Bees in a packageDuring the COVID-19 quarantine, Livingston ANR worked in more unconventional ways t... Read More