September 2015 Newsletter

September 2015

Good Afternoon Blanketeers,

I just got back from the Erie Zoo for the presentation of the checks from the Erie Gives Day and how wonderful and exciting to receive a check for $857.00. Thank you, thank you to all of those who donated on that very special day. Also a Thank you to ALL of our Blanketeers, Volunteers and Quilt Shoppe’s that support NWPA Project Linus, because without you, we would not be able to meet the needs of the children in our Community.

New monthly Sew In, 3^rd Wednesday of the month. You will need to bring your sewing machine, sewing kits will be provided.

September 16th:       Join the girls for some Project Linus sewing time.

The Secret Squirrel – 3025 French Street Erie, PA 16504 10:00 am-2:00 pm  814-528-5794

September 19^th-  Sew In Day 10:00-am-4:00 @ Hampton Inn 8050 Old Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509. As in the past sewing kits, iron, ironing board, cutting board and supplies will be provided. Lunch, beverages and snack are also included for the day.

Remember that we have the use of Hotel’s cart for ease of getting our sewing machines and other supplies to the conference room.

ODDS & ENDS:  Due to a recent influx of larger size blankets our need at this time is the small and baby sizes. As always, we need all sizes all of the times, but if you are inclined to make the baby or smaller blankets, we would appreciate it.

REMINDERS:   When you drop off blankets, please include your contact information.

Monthly meetings

September 2nd   -       Millcreek Sewing                   6044 Peach Street         1:00pm- 4:00 pm- CANCELLED

                                    Due to preparing for upcoming Quilt Show at the Bayfront Convention Center September 10-13th.

                                       Regular meeting will resume Wednesday October 7th  1:00-4:00

                                                 We will meet next month on Wednesday October 7th R

           

September14th    -      Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing    801 W. 226^th Street        9:00 am-11:00 am

September 16^th    -      Secret Squirrel                      3025 French Street         10:00am- 2:00pm * NEW*

Looking Ahead:

February 20^th, 2016-  National Make a Blanket Day

 This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as well. You can find us at:

·       NWPA Project Linus -    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

·       www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

1-814-864-9389 1-814-392-5583 (C)

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com    

Erie Give Check giving

Erie Gives Day check presentation was at the Erie PA Zoo this morning. NWPA Project Linus is so grateful for the opportunity that the Erie Community Foundation and Non Profit Partnership gives to all of the non - profits in our area. Through the donation of many, we received along with the match from the foundation $857.00. These funds will go a long way in obtaining blanket making materials. Thank you to our many many supporters of our organization.

Erie Gives Thank You !!

A huge heartfelt THANK YOU !!! to the many friends of NWPA Project Linus that helped to make today such a success. 791.00 was raised in the 12 hour ErieGives.org online fund raiser. On August 28th we will receive our check with the matching funds. A very exciting time for all of our local non- profit organizations. 
2.8 million was raised overall.

Final Erie Gives reminder

                                                       

Eriegives.org

Just 2 more days and the wait will be over for this very special day of giving in our Community. Please consider giving to NWPA Project Linus to help us defray the ongoing cost of blanket making materials.

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 11. You have 12 hours to make your donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.

Gift Amount: The minimum gift is $25. There is no limit to the amount of money you may give. You can give up to 10 nonprofits per transaction.

Credit Cards: Only Visa, MasterCard and Discover will be accepted. The credit card processor charges a nominal fee per transaction. The Erie Community Foundation does not receive any fees. (Sorry credit card gift cards will not be accepted.)

Warmly,

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator- NWPA Project Linus

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

1-84-864-9389

NWPA Project Linus- FaceBook

Nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

Camp Fitch- Wounded Warriors

NWPA Project Linus had the opportunity this afternoon to pass out blankets to children of " Wounded Warriors" at Camp Fitch. The kids were very grateful for the blankets.

Erie Give information !!!

NWPA Project Linus

Mission

Provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”
We deliver nearly 200 blankets a month to our 3 local Hospitals ( St. Vincent's Health Center, UPMC Hamot Hospital and Millcreek Community Hospital) , Shelters, and many Agencies that provide a service to children in need.

Programs and Services

• Provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

Contact:	JoAnn Burkhart
E-mail:	nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com
Web Site:	http://nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com
Phone:	814-864-9389
Address:	1446 Patterson Ave. Erie, PA 16508
a project of

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Website: http://www.eriegives.org/

© Erie Gives. All rights reserved.

Erie Gives Reminder

Day and Time
: The event takes place on August 11.
You have 12 hours to make your donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.
Participating Nonprofits: Your organization must be a 501(c)(3) and either be a member of The Nonprofit Partnership or have an Agency Endowment with The Erie Community Foundation to participate in Erie Gives.
Gift Amount: The minimum gift is $25. There is no limit to the amount of money you may give. You can give up to 10 nonprofits per transaction.
Credit Cards: Only Visa, MasterCard and Discover will be accepted. The credit card processor charges a nominal fee per transaction. The Erie Community Foundation does not receive any fees. (Sorry credit card gift cards will not be accepted.)
Prorated Match: The Erie Community Foundation will enhance each donor’s gift by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a nonprofit. The Foundation will divide a total of $220,000 ($100,000 provided by The Erie Community Foundation, $50,000 provided by GE Transportation and $30,000 provided by Erie Insurance: 25,000 provided by Presque Isle Downs & Casino, 5,000 Eriez Magnetics) among the participating nonprofits. The more a nonprofit raises the more of the $220,000 the nonprofit will receive.
Your Receipt: You will receive an email receipt of your gift; please retain it for tax purposes. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your donor information will be sent to the appropriate organizations.