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    

June Newsletter

 

                            

                                                                                                    

June, 2023

Good Afternoon Blanketeers,

Once again Thank you to all of you that stopped by during our recent Kit pick up day. It was very nice to see so many of our Blanketeers. Not only did many stop by to get kits, but they also dropped off their new handmade blankets as well.  If you weren’t able to make it and are still interested in picking up some kits. There are still some available. Give me a call 1-814-392-5583 or email nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com .

 

 

We are so excited to be apart of this event on August 8th, NWPA Project Linus has a very unique opportunity for this one day online event- Erie Gives from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Eriegives.org for a nineth  year. We have qualified and are registered for this event.

                                                                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:

 -Due to children's allergies and possible respiratory issues, please refrain from the use of dryer sheets, fabric softeners and scented bags when either laundering or storing blanket making material.

The following is a list of approximate blanket sizes for our local NWPA Project Linus Chapter:

PREEMIE/ NEWBORN        30 X 30       36 X 36

TODDLER                             40 X 52        45 X 60

OLDER KIDS                        45 X72

-        Another reminder, when you crochet or knit an afghan for babies or small children, remember to use a pattern that may not be too airy. This is for the safety of little fingers or getting stuck on hospital equipment. Sometimes you only need to adjust your needle size.

If you have any questions regarding blanket sizes or types of blankets, please contact me

 @1-814-392-5583

Thank you so very much.

Monthly meetings:

June 15th-     Doug Yaple’s Vacuum                                                1815 E. 38^th Street      NO MEETING

Looking Ahead:

 

August 8^th-              Erie Gives

 

 Follow us on Facebook 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

814-864-9389   814-392-5583

Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

May Newsletter

 

   

May , 2023

Hello  Blanketeers,

Once again we are looking forward to seeing many of our Blanketeers at our “Kit Pick Up Day” , Wednesday May 17th from 10:00-2:00, at 1446 Patterson Ave , Erie , PA.

There will be several different types of sewing kits, fleece and yarn available for our Blanketeers to make Project Linus Blankets. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Blanketeers to obtain materials to make blankets for children in need in our community.

 We would like to Thank the Gannon University Women's Basketball and Cross Country teams along with the Erie Catholic School System for the opportunity to bring awareness of the need for warm home made blankets and made 600 for our community. Also, to Thank the many volunteers that helped to prepare the blankets for the students.

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday August 8^{th h}- Erie Gives 2023

 NWPA Project Linus has a very unique opportunity to take part in this one day Erie Gives on Tuesday August 10th from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Eriegives.org . We qualify and are registered for this event. This will be our 9^th year participating in this local fund raiser.

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 a record breaking 8.1 million dollars were raised here in Erie. That is an incredible amount and a very generous Community.

Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would help us to purchase blanket making materials to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need.

                                                                                      

May meetings:

          

8th- Coordinator’s home            1446 Patterson Ave          CANCELLED

          18th Doug Yaple’s Vacuum Center-  1851 E. 38^th Street       CANCELLED

        

Looking Ahead:

 

May 17^th -            Kit Pick up Day 10:00-2:00

 

August 8^th-           Erie Gives Day

                                                                                                              

ODDS & ENDS:

 

-        If you are doing any Spring Cleaning in your Sewing Room- please consider NWPA Project Linus. We can always use pieces and parts of material and yarn. 

-        Project Linus’ mission statement is that we provide new handmade blankets to children in need. We are unable to accept gently used blankets or store made blankets.

-        If you have these types of blankets, there are organizations that would gladly receive them.

-        Shelters, Salvation Army, Women’s Care Centers to name a few.

REMINDERS:

·       If blankets are coming from a home that someone smokes in, or has anaimals that may be around your project, we ask that these blankets be laundered with scent free detergent for the safety of the children receiving them, that may have respiratory  issues.

·       The same applies with storing or bagging blankets, that they are not stored in scented bags or have used scented fabric softener. We know that they leave a pretty scent, but for our kids, it may not be healthful for them.

·       VERY IMPORTANT- Please remove the 2 selvages sides of fleece prior to cutting the strips for tying. We receive many blankets that have the selvage on the blankets that need to be trimmed before we can give that blanket to a child in need. Your help is greatly appreciated.

·       We would gladly come to your church group, Scout group or organization and give instruction on how to make single layer fleece blankets. Contact JoAnn Burkhart 1-814-392-5583

 

 Follow us on Facebook for updates. 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