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 October Newsletter 2026

 

Welcome Fall Blanketeers,

 

 

Throughout the year we have so many Blanketeers that take their time and energy to make it possible for our organization to deliver over 200 blankets a month. We have an amazing “ Village”. Thank you !!

 

 

Listed below is a county by county updated list of drop off locations. I often receive calls and emails requesting this information. We are very grateful for all the time and help these Stores, Quilt Shoppe’ and individuals donate to NWPA Project Linus. Leave your contact information with your blankets, so that we know who has donated them.

 

Erie County:

 

Kelly's Sewing Corner -3330 W. 26th Street ( Village West) Erie, PA 16506

 

Doug Yaple’s Vacuum -4026 Pine Ave  Erie, Pa 16504 *** New Address ***

 

Super Stitch -10429 West Main Street North East, PA 16428

 

JoAnn Burkhart-  1446 Patterson Ave Erie, PA 16508

 

Hank Yarn Supply Co. 1612 W. 8 th Street Erie, PA 16505 *** New***

 

Tena Pomeroy -  1-814-969-4433 ( Albion )

 

Marie Bissell        1-814-774-4884 ( Lake City)

 

LaFaro Insurance Agency 4627 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509

 

Crawford County:

 

Fox’s Sew & Vac Sales and Service – Downtown Mall, Meadville, PA 16335

 

Sew Frannetastic-  20292 East Street Saegertown, PA 16433

 

Warren County:

 

Ronnieann Walters- 1-814-723-5408

 

Youngsville Free Methodist Church     179 Davis Street Youngsville, PA 16371 *** NEW***

 

 

Mercer County:

 

Linda Hajtol- 1-724-588-3289

 

St. Michael’s Church 85 N. High Street  Greenville, PA 16125

 

Children’s Aid Society  350 W. Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137

 

Michaels- 2481 E. State Street Hermitage, Pa 16148 ***NEW***

 

 

Odds & Ends: 

 

We are still in need of All size Boy  and baby Blankets . You may wonder why this request is posted so often. When we deliver blankets to any hospital or agency, we need to provide a mix of both boy and girl blankets. Very often when we receive a bag of new handmade blankets, there may be 2 boy blankets and 10 girl blankets. We know that the girl colors, prints, patterns, designs can be prettier, but we do need to supply both boy and girl blankets. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Just a review of approximate basic guidelines:

 

Preemie/newborn – 30 X 30   36 X 36   40 X 40

Toddler                    -- 40 X 52   45 X 60 

Older kids                -- 45 X 60   45 X 72

 

REMINDERS:   

 

·       If there are any groups that are interested in making fleece blankets as a Service project, please contact me so that I can email you directions for single layer fleece blankets. 1-814-392-5583

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 20^th  , 2027-    National Make a Blanket Day

August 10^th, 2027          Erie Gives

 

 Follow us on Facebook for updates 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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September Newsletter

 

 September 2026

 

Good Morning Blanketeers,

 

 

Where did the time go. NWPA Project Linus is celebrating our 28^th Anniversary this month . In that time we have delivered over 79,000 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 mid September for our final 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.

 

  

                                                             

 

 

            

 

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:

 

 

February 20th, 2027       National Make a Blanket Day

August 10th, 2027          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

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