NWPA Project Linus: August 2016

Saturday, August 27, 2016

September Newslettter

September 2016

Hello Blanketeers,

Yesterday at the Erie Zoo was the presentation of the checks from the Erie Gives Day, it was wonderful and exciting to receive a check for $1,286.70. These donations will assist our organization greatly throughout the upcoming year with many assorted blanket making materials. Thank you, to all of those who donated on that very special day. 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 need our Community.

September 15-17 Quilting on the Bayfront – Sponsored by Millcreek Sewing

October 1 st - “Sew In” Day 10:00am -4:00pm @ Hampton Inn 8050 Old Oliver Rd, Erie, PA 16509. Join the Blanketeers for a fun day of sewing, knitting or crocheting. 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.

REMINDERS: Blankets must be made with new cotton material, yarn or fleece–

Sometimes we are given bags of material that contain the following materials. Well intentioned and thoughtful, but due to children’s allergies or the type of material we cannot use their donations.

wool, jersey, metallic, polyester, sequined, home decor. These materials maybe useful for clothing or drapery, or other sewing project, are not suitable for children’s blankets.

Monthly meetings

September 7th - Millcreek Sewing 6044 Peach Street 1:00pm- 4:00 pm- CANCELLED

Due to preparing for upcoming Quilting on the Bayfront @ Convention Center

September12th - Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing 801 W. 26^th Street 9:00 am-11:00 am

September 15^th - Doug Yaple Vacuum 1815 E. 38^th Street 10:00 am- 2:00pm

Looking Ahead:

October 1^st - “ Sew In “ Hampton Inn 10:00- 4:00

February 18, 2017 National Make a Blanket Day

July 26^th 2017 Senior Day @ Erie Zoo

August 8, 2017 Erie Gives Day

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Warmly,

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

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Friday, August 26, 2016

Erie Gives @ Erie Zoo

Today it was " Receive your check from Erie Gives Day" at the Erie Zoo. NWPA Project Linus with the help of a very generous Community received 1,286.00. These donations will assist our organization throughout the upcoming year with many assorted blanket making materials. Thank you to all that made this happen !!

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Celebrate Erie

NWPA Project Linus will be at Celebrate Erie this weekend- Friday- Sunday 1:00-6:00.We are usually located directly across from the Warner Theater on State Street. Even an hour at a booth would allow a volunteer to take a break or go for dinner. We are required at all times to have a Representative on Sight.
- Often during an event we may have School volunteers, City volunteers and they would not be in a position to answer questions about our organization.
Thank you so very much.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Wounded Warrior

This afternoon NWPA Project Linus had the opportunity and honor to be apart of handing out blankets to the children of " Wounded Warriors" at Camp Fitch sponsored by Golden Corral. The kids will enjoy a week filled with fun activities.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Erie Gives Update

At the end of a wonderful Eriegives.org 12

hour online fundraiser, NWPA Project Linus

through the generosity of many was able to

raise $ 1,193.00 today. This is an awesome

community that we live in. Thank you Erie

Community Foundation for sponsoring such

a

great day for our local non-profits.

Monday, August 8, 2016

Erie Gives Reminder

We are just a mere few hours away from the start of this online Community fundraiser.

NWPA Project Linus provides new handmade blankets to children in need, in hospitals, shelters, schools, Women’s Centers and many other agencies that aid in the comfort of children.

I was once asked why do we give blankets to hospitals, as don’t hospitals already have blankets. My reply was this, “ But they don’t have Blankies”. There is a difference. We provide that security blanket, just like Linus carries his around everywhere.

Please consider donating to NWPA Project Linus tomorrow on Erie Gives Day.

About ErieGives

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 9. 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 and our sponsors will enhance donor’s gift by providing a prorated match to each gift made to a non profit

Your Receipt: You will receive an email receipt of your gift; please retain it for tax purposes, which you should retain for tax purposes. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your donor information will be sent to the appropriate organization.

ErieGives.org Then type in NWPA Project Linus in the Non Profit Search

Again thank you for your consideration.