August , 2017
Hello Blanketeers,
There are a lot of wonderful things happening and upcoming events right now for NWPA Project Linus, so this newsletter may be a little longer than usual, but I want to keep everyone as informed as possible. So here it goes:
Wednesday July 26th:
Senior Day at the Erie Zoo. 10:00-2:00 –
There are usually around 20-25 Senior Agencies situated at different locations with information on Senior Living. We have a table in the Children’s area Activity Center. Grandparents bring their grandchildren and they have an opportunity to color the 11 X 11 muslin square that will be made into quilts. Bring your grandchildren and come on in and visit with us for a bit.
As part of our Erie Gives fundraising efforts, Tastefully Simple has partnered with us from July 14th-July 28th for orders to be placed @ https://www.tastefullysimple.com/p/11179735 - right from your computer you can look at the simple yet tasty ideas that will be delivered right to your front door.
NWPA Project Linus will be participating in its 4th Erie Gives on Tuesday August 8th from 8:00am – 8:00pmwww.Eriegives.org we qualify as a 501(c)(3) non profit and are registered for this ON-LINE event. Last year we raised $1,286.70, it would be awesome if we could reach the $1,500.00 mark this year.
When you click onto the www.Eriegives.org site type in NWPA Project Linus
We would ask that if you give to a charity throughout the year that you would consider donating to NWPA Project Linus on that day. Last year on this one day of fund raising over 2.8 million dollars were raised here in Erie. That is an incredible amount and we live in a very generous Community.
Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would help us to purchase blanket making materials , such as batting, flannel and cotton material to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need .
About ErieGives
Day and Time: The event takes place on August 8th. 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.)
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.
Celebrate Erie August 18th-20th – 1:00- 6:00
- Join us for an hour or two of fun at our booth in the “Kids Zone” newly located between 8th -10th & State Street. We have a very large tent provided by the city that protects us from the elements. There needs to be someone from our Organization at the booth at all times. The City does provide some volunteers that are wonderful helpers that are there for a few hours at a time. So if you stop down, it would allow us to take a restroom or meal break .
- Children and Adults sit down and color all of those muslin squares that we have been tracing all winter long. Many families come back year after year and enjoy coloring the squares.
- We were contacted by Boscov’s, the new Department Store that is opening later this fall to the Millcreek Mall. They are having a “Boscov’s Gala Preview for a Great Cause” on Thursday October 5th10:00 am – 9:00 pm. This event is to assist area nonprofits. Tickets are $.5.00 and the entire amount will stay with each nonprofit. What a wonderful welcome to the neighborhood that Boscov’s is doing. I will have tickets at our monthly meetings, or you can contact me at
- 814-864-389 or 814-392-5583 or email – nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com.
- Also, tickets can be purchased the day of the event, I just ask that you name NWPA Project Linus on the ticket stub. That way we will still get credit for the funds.
August meetings:
6th - Millcreek Sewing Center “ Sew In” 6044 Peach Street 1:00- 4:00
11th- Yaple’s Sewing & Vacuum – monthly meeting 9:00-11:00
801 W. 26th Street
21st Doug Yaple Vacuum Center –monthly meeting 10:00-2:00
Odds and Ends:
NICU Size Blankets 30 x 30 36 X 36 -Even though these little ones are very small, you might think that their blankets should be as well. Not the case. These blankets are used to cover their isolettes to keep the light and sound out during their stay in the NICU.
Looking Ahead:
Fall “ Sew In”
October 5th Boscov’s Gala Preview for a Great Cause
February 17th 2018 - National Make a Blanket Day
Updated information will be on Facebook as well. You can find us at:
Nwpaprojectlinus
Website- nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com
Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus Coordinator
1-814-864-9389 1-814-392-5583
nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com
NWPA Project Linus FaceBook
nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com
