September 2022 Newsletter

 

 September 2022

 

Good Afternoon Blanketeers,

 

Thank you can hardly express to all of you that made this year’s Erie Give’s fundraiser such an exceptional success. $ 4,735.00 was raised by our community for NWPA Project Linus. When we say that it “Takes a Village”, no truer words were spoken. We can’t do what we do without you !!! These funds will allow us to purchase blanket making supplies, such as material, batting and yarn for our kit            

                                   

Monthly Meetings:

 

12th- Coordinator’s Home   1446 Patterson Ave           –          No monthly meeting  9:00-11:00        

15th  Doug Yaple Vacuum Center–    1815 E. 38^th Street          NO monthly meeting 10:00-2:00

           

 

Odds & Ends:

·       There is still in need of all sizes and types Boy blankets.

·       As we near the cooler months and the holidays, there are several agencies that require a large amount of blankets for their clients. So, we ask that you continue your wonderful blanket making, so that NWPA Project Linus can meet their needs.

 

 

Reminders:

·       When you store or launder your blankets, please do not use dryer sheets or scented bags or laundry soap, due to children’s allergies and possible respiratory issues

·       Check your completed blankets for pins or long threads. Please remove them before a child finds them first

·       We are starting to cut the remainder of the winter, holiday fleece that we received from JoAnn Fabrics. If you are interested in making these fleece blankets for NWPA Project Linus, just contact me ( JoAnn Burkhart) at 814-392-5583

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

 

February 18th, 2023      National Make a Blanket Day

August 8th, 2023           Erie Gives Day

 

 

 Follow us on Facebook for updates and changes 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

1-814-392-5583 (C)

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

 

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Erie Gives Reminder

 

Joann Burkhart ♥ Coordinator 1446 Patterson Ave Erie, PA 16508 ♥ 814-392-5583

 

  August 8, 2022

 

Good Morning Blanketeers,

Erie Gives Reminder

 

 

We are getting very excited because we are only one day away from August 9^th, when NWPA Project Linus will be taking part in a one day online event- ,Erie Gives from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ eriegives.org . As a 501-3c nonprofit we qualify and are registered for this fantastic local opportunity.

 

This event is growing every year, in fact there are many new nonprofits registered this year. 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 $2,632.00. Over all 7 Million dollars were raised in this 12 hours of fund raising here in Erie. That is an amazing amount and we continue to have a very generous Community.

 

Your generous donation to NWPA Project Linus would assist us to purchase blanket making materials, such as batting, flannel, cotton material, and yarn to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need.

 

NWPA Project Linus has just made an awesome milestone at the end of June, we have delivered over 59,634 blankets to children in need in our community since our beginning in 1998. Without the support of our volunteer Blanketeers, we would never have been able to reach so many children.

 

 

 

About ErieGives

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 9^th . 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. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your donor information will be sent to the appropriate organizations.

 

 

      

 

Follow us on-  Facebook -You can find us at:

NWPAProjectLinus-    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.

Newly updated is our webpage: nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

 

Warmly,  

JoAnn Burkhart

 

NWPA Project Linus Coodinator

  814-392-5583

 

 

P.S. Please forward this notice to family and friends that may not be on our list to get the word out about this special day. Your help is greatly appreciated !!!

Erie Gives Day Reminder

 

Erie Gives Day Reminder:

NWPA Project Linus is only a week away from Erie Gives Day on August 9th . This is a very special day for our local Chapter. The funds that are raised on Erie Gives Day, help us to purchase blanket making materials for the children in need in our community. Last month alone over 270 new handmade blankets were delivered to local hospitals, Shelters, Women's Centers and many other agencies that provide a service to children in need. We are very grateful for the continued support that has been shown to NWPA Project Linus. Thank You !!!

www.eriegives.org