Cranston Cares, Luke B Renchan Entertainment, J&R Marketing and Emily’s Blanket Drive presented a “Movies in the Park” event on this past Sunday at the Atwood Avenue softball field in Cranston. The movie “Hocus Pocus” was shown on the big screen. Admission was free, but attendees were asked to bring a blanket donation to help those in need as a part of Emily’s Blanket Drive.

The drive is organized by Emily Sanita, who was inspired by a conversation with Shawn O’Rourke at the Providence Rescue Mission about the needs and struggles of the state’s homeless population. She collected over 200 blankets for those in need and she is continuing her mission with the goal to collect 1,000 blankets.

It is estimated that hundreds of supporters, family members and friends attended and more than 180 blankets were collected.

(Herald photos by Steve Popiel)