September Newsletter

 

September 2023

 

Good Morning Blanketeers,

 

 

Where did the time go. NWPA Project Linus is celebrating our 25^th Anniversary this month . In that time we have delivered over 65,000 new handmade blankets to children in need. Congratulations to all of our wonderful Blanketeers !!!!!

 

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 after September 8^th for our 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.

 

                                                                

                                  

 

Monthly Meetings:

 21^st   Doug Yaple Vacuum Center–   1815 E. 38^th Street   NO monthly meeting 10:00-2:00

           

 

Odds & Ends:

·       *There is still in need of all sizes and types Boy blankets.

·       *As well as baby size blankets

·       *we are nearing 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

·       There are still have many precut kits and yarn available for those who would like to make blankets for NWPA Project Linus, just contact me ( JoAnn Burkhart) at 814-392-5583

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

 

February 17th, 2024        National Make a Blanket Day

August 13th, 2024           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

NWPA Project Linus NWPA Project Linus is one of 400 plus chapters of the national organization of Project Linus. We cover the counties of Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Warren in Pa and Ashtabula Co in OH and Chatauque Co in NY www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

- is our web page

 

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

 1-814-392-5583

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

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Erie Gives Reminder

 

We are less than a week away from Erie Gives Day on Tuesday August 8th from 8:00 am to 8.00 pm. This is an online event, www.Erie gives.org.

In the past our community has been very generous with their donations. We are asking for your help once again. Your donations make it possible to purchase blanket making materials, such as cotton material, yarn and batting.

In 25 years our organization has donated over 65,000 new hand made blankets to children in need in our community.

Thank you for your generosity

August 2023 Newslette

                                                        

August, 2023

Good Morning Blanketeers,

Once again with the continued support of our community, we will be able to keep with our Mission of providing new hand made blankets to children in need. Erie Gives is a very big part of our Chapter being able to purchase blanket making supplies for our “ Blanketeers”

NWPA Project Linus will be participating in its 11^th Erie Gives on Tuesday August 8^th 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 $4,735.00. That was an amazing outpouring of support shown to our organization, it would be awesome if we could reach the $5,000 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 8.1 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,yarn 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 8 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.

 

August meetings:

17^th    Doug Yaple Vacuum Center –monthly meeting 10:00-2:00  NO MEETING

           1815 E. 38^th Street

 

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.

 

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 !!

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 17^th 2024 -    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 News Letter

July 2023

 

 

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. In June alone we will have delivered over 300 blankets. 4 hospitals, counseling centers, women care centers, to name a few. We are a “ Village”.

 

 

  There are still sewing kits available from our recent Kit Day if anyone is interested.  Please contact me @ 814-392-5583.

 

Depending on this response, we may do another kit pick up day in the fall, so that you would have supplies to start the indoor season of sewing .

 

 

                                            

 

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.  Last year our NWPA Project Linus raised with your generous help nearly 4,735.00. Over all 8.1 Million dollars were raised in this 12 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.

                               

                                                               

REMINDERS:

·        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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·       Reminder:

It hIt 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

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

August 8^th-              Erie Gives

February 17^th-         National Make a Blanket Day (2024)

 

 

 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- is our web page

 

Warmly, 

JoAnn Burkhart

NWPA Project Linus Coordinator

1-814-864-9389   1-814-392-5583

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com