Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 5 February 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Feb 5, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 21 November 2025Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students ahould contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35
36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35
48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students ahould contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35
36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35
48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Nov 21, 2025 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 12 May 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 12, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 31 July 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 31, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 12 June 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jun 12, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 28 September 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students ahould contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35
36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35
48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students ahould contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35
36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35
48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 28, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 4 September 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 4, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 6 March 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Mar 6, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 9 January 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students ahould contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35
36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35
48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students ahould contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35
36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35
48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns.
Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jan 9, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 13 April 2026Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 13, 2026 Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Blanket-making for children in hospital 30 September 2025Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Our next meeting is Tuesday 30 September 2025, drop in between 10am and 3pm. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Volunteers are invited to knit, sew or crochet at home to make blankets as gifts for hospitalized children. Volunteers are also welcome to come pick up supplies, stay and make blankets in a group setting, and/or drop off your completed blanket on days when we are meeting in person. Meetings are held in the lower level of the University of Maryland extension office, Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. Our next meeting is Tuesday 30 September 2025, drop in between 10am and 3pm. Jeanne Purich is the person who signs SSL forms. Students should contact her before they begin work at home on their blankets and email her photos of work in progress, so that she can mentor them along the way. Jeanne Purich may be emailed at jcpurich@cs.com. This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. Blanket-making guidelines are found at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm. For directions and more, contact Kathie at 301-270-5367 or kpmack2@gmail.com If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed. SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making SIZE TYPE HOURS AWARDED 36 x 36 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, 35 36 x 36 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 20 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles 25 36 x 36 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 30 >36 x 36 to 45 x 60 Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles 35 48 x 48 or larger Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) 2.5 Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian and must be completed outside of school hours. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. Organization: Montgomery County Association For Family & Community Education (MCAFCE) Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 20855 Allow Groups: Yes |