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)

 

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Warmly,

 

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator NWPA Project Linus

1-814-392-5583