August , 2019
Hello Blanketeers,
Usually our blanket count can run a bit low during the summer
months, but with some pre-planning and the wonderful generosity of our “
Blanketeers”, NWPA Project Linus was able to deliver over 330 blankets this
month. That is nearly a record. For the first time we were asked to provide
blankets for foster kids that were spending a week at camp. One counselor
commented that a camper told her that he had never had a blanket of his own.
Secondly, we participated for our 5th year at Camp
Fitch, which is a camp for children of “ Wounded Warriors” , sponsored by
Golden Corral. This the only time that we are actually able to see kids getting
blankets, due to HIPAA regulations. Many, many thanks for the continued support
!!!
NWPA Project Linus will be participating
in its 6th Erie Gives on
Tuesday August 13th from 8:00am – 8:00pm www.Eriegives.org
we qualify as a 501(c)(3) non profit
and are registered for this ON-LINE
event. Last year we raised $2,307.90, it would be awesome if we could reach the
$2,500.00 mark this year.
When you click onto the www.Eriegives.org site type in NWPA
Project Linus
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 on
this one day of fund raising over 4.4 million dollars were raised here in Erie.
That is an incredible amount and we live in a very generous Community.
Your donation to NWPA Project
Linus would help us to purchase blanket making materials , such as batting,
flannel and cotton material to help us meet the growing need in our Community
of children in need.
About ErieGives
Day and Time: The event
takes place on August 13 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, which
you should retain for tax purposes. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your
donor information will be sent to the appropriate organization.
Celebrate Erie August 16th-18th
– 12:00- 6:00
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Join us for an
hour or two of fun at our booth in the “Kids Zone” newly located in Perry
Square on the west side( this
is new this year The Kids Zone has been moved). We will be in a very large tent provided by the city that
protects us from the elements. There needs to be someone from our Organization
at the booth at all times. The
City does provide some volunteers that are wonderful helpers that are there for
a few hours at a time. So if you stop
down, it would allow us to take a
restroom or meal break .
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Children and
Adults sit down and color all of those muslin squares that we have been tracing
all winter long. Many families come back year after year and enjoy coloring the
squares.
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August meetings:
7th - Millcreek Sewing Center “ Sew In” 6044 Peach
Street 1:00- 4:00
12th- Yaple’s Sewing & Vacuum – monthly meeting 9:00-11:00
801 W. 26th Street
15th
Doug
Yaple Vacuum Center –monthly meeting 10:00-2:00
Odds and Ends :
-If
you have a Scout Troop, Club, Student needing Service hours or Church group
that would like to make No-Sew Fleece blankets, please contact me prior to your
event. I will be glad to send out the blanket making directions and
requirements.
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We are still in need of Boy blankets-
All sizes and types ( knitted, crocheted, quilted and fleece tied) The reason
that I keep putting this notation in most of our newsletters, is this. When we
deliver our blankets to any hospital or agency, we need to provide a mix of boy
and girl blankets. But if we get bags and bags of girl blankets, it is
difficult to provide a variety for them.
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.
Looking
Ahead:
Date
yet to be determined Fall “
Sew In”
February 16th 2019 - National
Make a Blanket Day
Updated information will be on Facebook as well. You
can find us at:
Nwpaprojectlinus
Website- nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com
Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
Coordinator- NWPA Project Linus
1-814-392-5583
