Blankets delivered: 6964
Welcome to the new Blanketeers who have joined our chapter during the past month. We have exciting news –
We’ve started a BLOG for our local chapter. The address is slcprojectlinus.blogspot.com. On the blog you’ll find the current newsletter, updates on blanket donations, instructions for making fleece blankets (great for people who can’t attend Make a Blanket Days and want to make fleece blankets), and do’s and don’ts. Kristin Vance, our chapter assistant is the fabulous blanketeer, with loads of energy and enthusiasm who suggested we start this blog. We’re learning about it as we go along and I encourage you visit the blog and add your input – what would you like to see there?
The next South Valley “Make a Blanket Day” will be May 17th at the South Jordan Library from 10:15 – 2:00. We’re building a nice size group, the ladies are very friendly and welcoming, AND I hope you’ll join us.
This past month we delivered blankets to; the Guardian ad Litem office downtown and West Jordan, the Neighborhood House, Primary Children’s (the NICU and PICU), Shriner’s Hospital, The Road Home, St. Mark’s NICU, and Lutheran Social Services. Thank you so much for your continued support!!!!!!
I’ve received some questions lately about our chapter finances.
We do not receive any funds from the National Project Linus headquarters, so we are always in need of cash donations and do look for outside sources of funding. We have received several generous donations from individuals and corporations in the past.
I looked into last year’s finances and we spent $90 for 90 brochures. The brochures are very helpful to hand to people looking for some basic information about Project Linus.
In 2010 we spent $100 to purchase 4000 blanket labels. Project Linus blankets must have Project Linus label attached before it’s given to a child.
Our donation of 135 TAPS blankets cost $217 in shipping. We are looking into possible less expensive ways to send the TAPS blankets.
I really dislike asking for money because you are all so generous already with the materials you buy to make the blankets. We all love to make the blankets and give them to the children, but that is not possible without monetary gifts. Our funds are very low right now and any gift you feel you could share will be deeply appreciated.
TAPS BLANKETS need to be delivered to a drop-off location by May 6 to be included in this year’s shipment. Thanks so much to all of you who have made the red, white and blue blankets – each one is so special. Please know that they
will be so loved by the children!
Four classes at Highland Park Elementary School colored pictures traced from coloring books with fabric markers on April 7th. We will use the squares to make adorable blankets. I hope to have pictures of those quilts as soon as they are done on the BLOG. This is the 3rd year we’ve worked together and the kids who color the squares have such a great time and learn that even at 9 & 10 years old, they can make a difference in another child’s life.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Linus in Salt Lake County. Whether you make blankets, sew labels on, package blankets, donate funds for shipping and stamps, or donate paper, yarn or fabric, each one of you helps to grow our chapter so we may give a little bit of love and security to a child in crisis.
Hugs to you all,
Kathy
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