About Us

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.