Blankets at the Cathedral

Yesterday was a great day.

The Memorial Blanket Project ( www.memorialblanket.org) received the support of the National Cathedral ( www.Cathedral.org) in our effort to raise awareness around the issue of homelessness in our nation. We We laid down 95 blankets on Walker Court in front of the main entrance of the Cathedral.

This is just a fraction of the blankets that we will be laying down on the west lawn of the US Capitol next Wednesday. Yesterday’s event was meant to be a dry run for next week, a collection point (We received 27 additional blankets and quilts thanks to the good folks from the Cathedral), and an opportunity to generate some press attention for what will be happening next week.

The importance of the National Cathedral can’t be understated. The symbolism of what it stands for is unique and unlike any other church in America. This is a church where US President’s have had their funerals. This is where events of national significance have taken place. And here we were having the backing of this place and what it stands for lending its support and voice behind what the Memorial Blanket Project is trying to accomplish.