About our Nonprofit
It all began with the Sikma family’s journey through infertility and loss. After years of trying to grow their family, they experienced both the miracle of pregnancy and the heartbreak of saying goodbye too soon. In that season of grief, God surrounded them with a community that reminded them they weren’t alone.
From those first steps, Something to Hold was born — a mission built not just from their story, but from the love and faithfulness of many who have joined them along the way.
Since our first blanket went out in October of 2021, we have supported over 1,000 families across all 50 states.
1,444
Blankets Sent
50
States Reached
44
Volunteers Serving
50
Events Hosted
the Blankets
Our blankets are sent as a tangible comfort that are fiercely prayed over.
Not only that, they carry an invitation into Something to Hold which offers fellowship, service & a place for purpose.
These blankets are made by a community of volunteers & gifted by generous donors. To request a blanket for a loved one or for yourself, visit our blanket request page!
the Mission
Something to Hold gifts hand-tied blankets to comfort & surround families that are grieving the loss of a baby from miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
Through curated events, these blankets are community made, encouraging the call to gather & be the hands & feet of Jesus. Rooted in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, we hope to give the comfort we have received from Him, sharing His love through every blanket & every gathering creating spaces of support & compassion.
These blankets are used to reach families walking through loss so that we may carry on the lives of our littles ones & share the gospel along the way.
We are a Christian based, public nonprofit fulfilling the call from 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
the Ministry
What began as a simple desire to gift comfort to families with empty arms has grown into something far deeper — a ministry rooted in the hope of heaven.
We started by making blankets as a way to offer something tangible when words fell short, a way to show up in the midst of heartbreak with softness, care, & presence.
After walking with more families, sharing our own story, & witnessing the depth of longing, we realized this mission was about more than blankets — it was about reminding people that this isn’t the end of their story.
Our faith has taught us that every life, no matter how brief, has eternal significance. Through each blanket given, each gathering held, & every story shared, we are pointing hearts to the comfort we’ve found in Jesus & the hope of being reunited with our babies in heaven one day.
Our ministry exists not only to offer something to hold, but to offer Someone to trust — reminding every grieving heart that they are seen, loved, & never walking alone.
Many trips to Joann’s from our whole family to stock up on fabric to keep blankets going out! ⤷
⤶ Making our first blanket gifted in October 2021 while sitting close to the blanket we made for ourselves.
& now we hope to bring STH to communities coast to coast!
The timeline of STH
May 2021
I made myself a fleece tie blanket for something to hold after our second miscarriage.
October 2021
On National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness day we asked if other families needed a blanket. 8 families were nominated & a community of people came together to have their blankets provided.
January 2022
After being asked for several blankets, we decided to pursue making more blankets, asking for donations, planning events & filling the gap of loving our neighbor through baby loss.
January 2023
We applied for our official nonprofit status & by March we were granted every license. What is usually a year long process, was 3 months for us! God is good!
Present
Sent over 1,200 blankets
Reached all 50 states
Completed countless service projects
Host regular events
& there is so much more to come!
Our Board of Directors
Abigail Sikma, president
Founder of STH, infertility Mama of two babies in heaven & two sweet babies on earth.
Additionally, Abigail is the ceo wearing multiple hats. From implementing the decisions made by the board to representing for pr & service projects, from managing events & marketing to leading our donation development. Abigail is learning the ropes of running a nonprofit, a gift of a career personally picked by God. An unknown dream job that she holds along with her other title of “mom”. As a former writer & blogger, Abigail’s most favorite project is the children’s book she wrote, illustrated & self-published “Our Blue Abode, the house with an empty room” an ode to their walk through infertility & loss & the homes they created in the wait.
Danielle Venhuizen, vice president
Danielle is a wife and a mom to five children earthside and one babe in heaven. Danielle has always had a heart for those who have suffered miscarriages, still births, and infant loss, but after losing one of her own babies to miscarriage, a passion to serve this community of moms and families was ignited. Something to Hold is touching moms and families each and every day and the stories that we hear about the way that these blankets and events have touched lives is a true testament to the Lord's provision and work in this nonprofit. Danielle is blessed to be a part of the mission of Something to Hold, comforting those with the comfort that we have received from our God.
Megan DeKam, secretary
My name is Megan DeKam and I am a wife and a mother to 2 earthly babies and 2 heavenly babies.
I'm thankful for STH and their passion for comforting others with the comfort we have received in Christ. The love, support, and instant community of moms who understand the different emotions that go into pregnancy loss was, and continues to be, a huge blessing. Being a mom of heavenly babies is never easy, but I am forever grateful for the STH community and pray many other mothers feel loved and supported through them as well.
Becca Dykstra, treasurer
Becca is a wife and mom of three, with a heart for women walking through the pain of infant loss. She has had several of her close friends and family members who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby. Through this ministry, she has found a meaningful way to reach out, offer comfort, and share God’s peace with those who are hurting.
Serving on the board of Something to Hold is both a blessing and a calling for Becca. She is honored to be part of a ministry that lovingly supports grieving mothers, giving them the opportunity to experience the hope and healing that only God can provide.
Our Team
Jessica Wilson, finance manager
Joya Sikma, ops coordinator