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.
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 11th Erie Gives on
Tuesday August 8th 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.
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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:
17th
Doug
Yaple Vacuum Center –monthly meeting 10:00-2:00
NO MEETING
1815 E. 38th 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 17th 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 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 .
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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 8th- Erie Gives
February 17th- 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,
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.
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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
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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. 38th Street NO MEETING
Looking
Ahead:
August 8th- 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 , 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.
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday August
8th 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 9th 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. 38th Street CANCELLED
Looking
Ahead:
May 17th
- Kit Pick up Day 10:00-2:00
August 8th-
Erie Gives Day
ODDS & ENDS:
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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.
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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.
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If you have these
types of blankets, there are organizations that would gladly receive them.
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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
