August , 2018
Hello Blanketeers,
There is a lot of wonderful
things happening and upcoming events right now for NWPA Project Linus, so this
newsletter may be a longer than usual, but I want to keep everyone as informed
as possible. So here it goes:
Wednesday July 25th:
Senior Day at the Erie
Zoo. 10:00-2:00
There are usually around
20-25 Senior Agencies situated at different locations throughout the Zoo with
information on Senior Living. We have a table in the Children’s area Activity
Center. Grandparents bring their grandchildren and they have an opportunity to
color the 11 X 11 muslin square that will be made into quilts. Bring your
grandchildren and come on in and visit with us for a bit.
NWPA Project Linus will be participating
in its 5th Erie Gives on
Tuesday August 14th 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 $1,050.03, it would be awesome if we could reach the
$1,500.00 mark this year.
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 14th. 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 17th-19th
– 1:00- 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 have 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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We were contacted by
Boscov’s, the new Department Store that is having a “ Friends Helping Friends”
event at the Millcreek Mall on Tuesday October 16th ,8:00am – 11:00
pm. This event is to assist area nonprofits. Tickets are $.5.00 and the entire
amount will stay with each nonprofit. I will have tickets at our monthly
meetings, or you can contact me at 814-864-389 or 814-392-5583 or email – nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com.
Also, tickets can be purchased the day of the event, I just ask that you name
NWPA Project Linus on the ticket stub. That way we will still get funds.
August meetings:
1st -
Millcreek Sewing Center “ Sew In” 6044 Peach Street 1:00- 4:00
13th- Yaple’s Sewing & Vacuum – monthly meeting 9:00-11:00
801 W. 26th Street
16st
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)
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 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:
September 8th 20th Anniversary
Appreciation Day- Yaple’s 806 W. 26th Street 10:00-1:30
Date
yet to be determined Fall “ Sew In”
October
16th Boscov’s
– “ Friends Helping Friends”
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,
