Who we are

At Operation House Blanket, we craft and donate blankets to individuals and families in need across Eagle County, Colorado. Our goal is to provide warmth, comfort, and care to those facing cold nights or difficult times through the donation of 800 blankets in 2025. Through community support and volunteer efforts, we create blankets that offer more than just protection from the elements—they bring kindness, hope, and a sense of security to those who need it most. Keep reading to learn more about us and our partners.

If you or someone you know needs a blanket have them contact us or The Community Market.

How it started

OHB originated from a vision I had for my retirement years. My husband and I raised a daughter with medical disabilities, which exposed us to numerous needs during our extensive time spent in hospitals and various facilities. Our daughter received a Project Linus blanket while she was a patient in a transplant unit in Wisconsin, inspiring both her and me to assist with the local chapter in Madison, WI. Subsequently, we introduced Project Linus to Eagle County. However, we soon realized that our mission extended beyond merely providing support to ill children. While volunteering at The Community Market, we identified economic challenges faced by the local population. This awareness ultimately led to the establishment of Operation House Blanket. We launched our 501(c)(3) organization to offer warmth and comfort to anyone experiencing difficult times.  

-Betsy, Founder of Operation House Blanket

Our Partners

Eagle Valley Community Foundation

We partner with EVCF to distribute our blankets throughout the year. We send out blankets each month through their MIRA bus program as well as donating blankets for their big events and The Community Market. Check out our volunteer page for more information about the events we supply blankets for.

White Farm Creations

White Farm Creations sells custom made quilts and then turns around and donates all the profits to support Operation House Blanket. They also donate their time and machinery to long arm donated quiltops. Check out their incredible creations today!

Seagull Cycles

This top-notch bicycle and repair shop at 421 McIntire St. Eagle, CO helps Operation House Blanket out by collecting material and blanket donations for us. Check out our donations page to see what donations we accept. And next time you need you bike worked on stop in and tell Kyle we say hi!

Our Board of Directors

  • Founder

    Betsy Krebs McGuire, I concluded my corporate career in 2018. Following my retirement, my objective was to contribute to those in need. I had previously participated in the WI Project Linus group after witnessing the support they provided to my daughter and other children facing health challenges. For the past three decades, I have had a passion for quilting. In 2019, my youngest daughter and I established an online quilting business. White Farm Creations has proven to be a success in numerous respects. With the assistance of many volunteers and an exceptional board of directors, we aim to expand Operation House Blanket to its fullest potential.

  • I'm excited to be working with this great project!

    With my background in tax and accounting, I had the opportunity to work with some wonderful 501c(3) organizations in the Madison, WI area.  I hope to bring my experience to this organization and help out where I can.

    After retiring, my husband and I moved to Alaska where I keep busy assisting several businesses with their accounting needs and making quilt tops for Betsy and Steph's White Farm Creations.

  • My name is Veyra, I was born in Leadville, Colorado and grew up in Eagle County.  I am the Operations Manager at The Community Market, a local non-profit organization that provides food to anyone that comes through our doors. I have been involved in many non-profit organizations in Eagle County. I have volunteered with kids’ programs, leadership programs, and food insecurity programs. I am a certified soccer coach, and love coaching middle school girls’ soccer and during the summer I also coach soccer.

  • Allie McGuire-Korte is a strategy development professional with over a decade of experience in strategic planning and design, marketing, and web administration. Her passion for helping others led her to join Operation House Blanket where she can put all her organization skills to work as Board Secretary.

  • Louisa Probst currently works at a leading diagnostics company as an M&A professional and has gained experience in a variety of other industries throughout her career. In her free time, Louisa enjoys giving back to her community through the public library, the Humane Society, and now Operation House Blanket, where she manages OHB social media accounts and corporate partnerships. 

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