September Newletter 2024

 

 September 2024

 

Good Afternoon Blanketeers,

 

 

Where did the time go. NWPA Project Linus is celebrating our 28^th Anniversary this month . In that time we have delivered over 70,000 new handmade blankets to children in need. Congratulations to all of our wonderful Blanketeers that have made this possible,

 

Thank you can hardly express to all of you that made this year’s Erie Give’s fundraiser such a success. We will have to wait until mis September for our results this year. Stay tuned…

 

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 kits. We are so very grateful for all of the continued support for our organization.

 

  

                                                             

 

 

 ******   Kit Pick Up day will be Wednesday September 11^th -  10:00-2:00 at 1446 Patterson Ave Erie, PA 16508

Plenty of off street parking, *****

·       What to expect:  

·       many different kit patterns, (some with flannel backing, included, some not)

·       Fleece

·       Yarn

·       Some material ( for making Project Linus Blankets only)

                         

 

Monthly Meetings:

 

19^th    Doug Yaple Vacuum Center–    1815 E. 38^th Street           meeting 10:00-2:00

           

 

Odds & Ends:

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

·       Especially baby size 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

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

September 11^th 2024       Kit Pick up Day

February 15th, 2025        National Make a Blanket Day

August 12th, 2025           Erie Gives Day

 

 

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·       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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