June, 2020
Hello Blanketeers,
We
hope that everyone is still staying safe and healthy during this COVID -19
Virus Pandemic.
We
have been asked about blanket drop offs. At this time with many of our Quilt
Shops and stores just opening up with very limited hours, restrictions and
themselves getting back to business, we ask that you do not drop off blankets
at their stores for the time being, with the exception of Doug Yaple’s at 1815 E. 38th.
That
being said, for this month, we are setting a time county by county for a drop
off day. We would appreciate that face masks be worn at the time of drop off
for your protection and ours.
Over
the years, these Quilt Shops and Stores have supported NWPA Project Linus, now
its really our time to support them and shop local.
Erie County: Wednesday June 10th at 1446 Patterson
Ave, Erie 16508 from 10:00am – 12:00 pm
JoAnn Burkhart – Coordinator
Crawford County: Wednesday June 10th at 17101 Cynthia Dr.
Meadville 16335 ( Near the Driving testing facility) from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jackie Gildea- Asst.
Coordinator
Mercy County: TBA
Once again this year on August 11th, NWPA Project Linus will be
apart of a very unique opportunity for this one day online event- Erie
Gives from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Eriegives.org for a sixth
year. We have qualified and are registered for this event.
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 our NWPA Project Linus raised with your generous help nearly 2,600.00.
Over all 5.5 Million dollars were raised in this 12 hours of fund raising here
in Erie. That is an incredible amount and we continue to have a very generous
Community.
Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would assist us to purchase
blanket making materials to help us meet the growing need in our Community of
children in need.
REMINDERS:
-Due to children's
allergies and possible respiratory issues, please refrain from the use of dryer
sheets, fabric softeners and scented bags when either laundering or storing
blanket making material.
We can only
accept NEW HANDMADE Blankets.
Blankets that are gently used and laundered can still find a much needed
home, perhaps at a Shelter or Group Home. But we cannot put a
“ Project
Linus” label on them.
Thank you so very much.
Monthly meetings:
June 3rd - Millcreek Sewing Center 6044 Peach Street NO MEETING
June 8th - Coordinator’s
home 1446 Patterson Ave NO MEETING
June 18th- Doug
Yaple’s Vacuum
1815 E. 38th Street
NO MEETING
Looking
Ahead:
July
11th
McCord Memorial Library 1:15-2:00 PENDING
August
13 th- Erie Gives
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us on Facebook as well. You can find us at:
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automatically will add you to our friend list.
Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus – Coordinator
1- 814-392-5583
Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com
