About Us

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Lap Robes for Veterans is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that creates and donates lap robes to veterans. The organization was founded by Nancy VanApeldoorn in 2007. What started out as one lap robe at a time has grown to the production of thousands of lap robes due to the interest and support of volunteers and community donations.  

The lap robes are a way to say “Thank You for Your Service.”

Nancy and her husband Bruce moved to North Caroline in 2021.  At that time two dedicated volunteers Patty Verhagen and Sue Morris offered to continue the organizations mission and vision.  They joined the Board of Directors in 2021 assuming oversight and management of the organization.  Nancy continues as a board member and resource.

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Founder Nancy VanApeldoorn and her husband Bruce
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The Inspiration 

Pat Verhagen          &          Sue Morris

Pat and Sue
Assumed oversight of
       Lap Robes for Veterans