NWTC Service-Learning and Civic Engagement 2018-2019 | Page 9

There is much more happening
than just the making of blankets.
It’s about community, getting
to know one another, helping
The Oneida Police Department
fundraises to purchase all of the
blanket materials, tools, refreshments
and also advertises the event.
The materials are then purchased
at a local fabric store, where the
employees annually offer assistance
in cutting and prepping the items.
others, and working together…
Matt Ninham
NWTC instructor
With police officers and staff
from ten agencies lending a
hand, people got to see them in
another light instead of their usual
demeanor on duty. “I wanted to do
something that helped bridge the
gap between police officers and
community members and this event
helped create healthy relationships
between cops and emergency
personnel,” said Ninham, a mission in
progress with each blanket made.
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