Erie Gives

We are so excited to be apart of Erie Gives Day. We ask for your continued support !!!

 Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator : NWPA Project Linus

1-814-382-5583

August 2026 News Letter

 

August, 2026

Hello Blanketeers,

This year more than ever, NWPA Project Linus needs your support. Because of the generosity of our community, we have delivered more than 74,000 new handmade blankets to local children in need since our chapter began 29 years ago. Every blanket is a hug of comfort, security, and hope for a child facing illness, trauma, or other difficult situations.

The need continues to grow, and every dollar donated during Erie Gives on Tuesday August 11^th, 2026 helps us purchase fabric, batting, fleece and yarn so our amazing Blanketeers can continue creating these gifts of love.

No donation is too small. Together, we can ensure that our mission statement is met, one blanket and one child at a time.                                                                  

                                             

  

NWPA Project Linus will be participating in its 13^th Erie Gives on Tuesday August 11^th from 12:00 am – 11:59 pm  www.Eriegives.org  we qualify as a 501(c)(3) non profit and are registered for this ON-LINE event. As Erie Gives is fast approaching-  

 

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. As each year goes on, there are many new non profits that are a part of the Erie Gives. We are a very small fish, in a very large pond. Over all 11.3 Million dollars were raised last year in this 24 hours event. That is an incredible amount and we continue to have a very generous Community.

 

When you click onto the www.Eriegives.org site type in NWPA Project Linus

                                                                             

About ErieGives

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 11th. You have 24 hours to make your donation between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 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.

**** Please forward this email to your friend group in order to help NWPA Project Linus expand its foot print in our area and beyond.****

 

Odds and Ends :  

-At this time we are in need of baby size blankets, they can be 36 X 36, 36 X 40  approximately ,

any types ( knitted, crocheted, quilted and fleece with crocheted edges). We have received many of the larger size blankets over the past several months, but not as many of the smaller sizes.

Boy blankets of all sizes and types are always in need.

 

Reminders:

-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 small 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.

- Remember to check your finished quilt or blanket for pins.

- Only use unscented detergent and fabric softener if you feel that you need to launder a blanket.

- We are unable to accept blankets with Holiday or Religious themes. This is one of Nationals few requirements. Other organizations may be able to utilize them, Thank you !!

                               **** New Drop off Location ****

Doug Yaple's Vacuum 4026 Pine Ave  Erie, PA 16504  814-897-9337

Looking Ahead:

 

August 11^th                           Erie Gives Day

February 20^th  2027 -    National Make a Blanket Day

 

 

 Updated information will be on Facebook as well. You can find us at:

Nwpaprojectlinus

 

Website- www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

 

Warmly,

 

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator

NWPA Project Linus

1-814-392-5583

July 2026 Newslette

 

 

July 2026

Hello Blanketeers,                                                                                                                                       

Once again we would like to send a big thank you and shout out to all of our “Blanketeer’s” for their continued support by making so many lovely handmade blankets for children in need in our community. Because of your continued support we are able to deliver over 200 a month. With that being said, it has recently been announced by National Headquarters, that over 10.7million new handmade blankets have been given to children in need nationally. We are a mighty “ Village”.

                                               

                                                             

 

Erie Gives is fast approaching-  Tuesday August 11, 2026

 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. As each year goes on, there are many new non profits that are a part of the Erie Gives. We are a very small fish, in a very large pond. Over all 11.3 Million dollars were raised in this 24 hours of fund raising for ErieGives during last years event. 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, such as batting, yarn, fleece, flannel and cotton material to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need.

 

We would greatly appreciate if you all could forward this email onto your contacts, to spread the word about this awesome event.

                                                              

 

**** Once again this year for Erie Gives, you will be able to donate from 12:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. So if you are and early bird or night owl the opportunity to make your donation just became easier. ***

 

**** Effective Immediately Doug Yaple’s Vacuum Center at 1815 E. 38^th Street will stop being a drop off location. They are moving to a new Location. Next month we will provide the address to their new store *****

                      

                                                               

RIMINDERS:

 

·        Fleece blankets need to be single, 1 ½ - 2 yards makes a great size blanket if you are tying the blanket. Remember to trim the 2 selvage sides of the fleece before you start to cut your strips and cut out the 4 corners as well.

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·       It has been brought to our attention, that we need to be cautious with the patterns of crocheted or knitted afghans. Due to little fingers that may get caught in the holes of aghans that have a more open pattern. Sometimes it may only be reducing the needle size. We are very grateful for the beautiful afghans that we receive.

·       As always, we need boy blankets of all sizes and kinds

·       Be watchful of leaving pins in a quilted blanket

 

    Update:  The web page is up to date with current information about our Chapter

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

August 11^th-              Erie Gives

February 20^TH -         National Make a Blanket Day (2027)

 

Updates via Facebook and our Blog 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-  

NWPA Project Linus  

  FaceBook

nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com  

 

Warmly,

 

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator NWPA Project Linus

1-814-392-5583 

June Newsletter 2026

 

                                                                                                    

June, 2026

Good Afternoon Blanketeers,

This June Newsletter is going out a bit early due to my surgery tomorrow and being in a sling for 5 weeks will make it difficult to type. Hope everyone enjoys the Memorial Weekend.

Every year Erie Gives has grown, now with nearly 450 non profits listed  This kind of makes NWPA Project Linus a small fish in a very large pond. Your continued support of our organization is much needed and appreciated. We are so excited to be apart of this event on August 11th, NWPA Project Linus has a very unique opportunity for this one day online event- Erie Gives from 12:00am – 12:00pm @ Eriegives.org for a thirteenth 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.Over all last year 11.3 Million dollars were raised in this 24 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, such as batting, yarn, fleece, flannel and cotton material to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need.

 

*** Update- Due to technical difficulties we are unable to make any updates or changes to our blog. We do put the monthly Newsletter into the blog. But at this time we are not able to make changes to our drop of locations, meetings, or places that receive our blankets. It may take awhile to get it updated.***

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.

 

*****Our entire Chapter, which included Erie, Crawford, Mercer , Western Warren and Western Chautauqua counties still have a need of small baby size blankets. These are approx. sizes that are needed.******

PREEMIE/ NEWBORN        30 X 30       36 X 36

We always need all sizes big and small as we do give blankets to children from birth to age 18. It seems like lately we have more of the larger size than the smaller ones. Once again we are very grateful for all that our Blanketeers do for our organization.

Another reminder, when you crochet or knit an afghans for babies or small children, remember to use a pattern that may not be too airy. This is for the safety of little fingers or getting stuck on hospital equipment. Sometimes you only need to adjust your needle size.

If you have any questions regarding blanket sizes or types of blankets, please contact me

 1-814-392-5583

*** We have muslin squares that are all ready to be traced for upcoming events this summer and fall. If anyone would be so kind as to take a bag and trace some for us, would be greatly appreciated. These squares, once they are colored by students , go into a Kids Helping Kids quilt. Please give me a call to make arrangements for pick up.***

There are still many kits available for pick up, please contact me @ 814-392-5583

Thank you so very much.

Looking Ahead:

 

August 11 ^th-              Erie Gives

 

 Follow us on Facebook 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

  814-392-5583

Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com