Tuesday, December 21, 2021

December 2021 Newsletter

 Hello Blanketeers

     As we approach Christmas we want to be sure to let everyone know that we send our best wishes to you for a happy holiday season  We thank you sincerely for the work you have continued to do for the children served by Project Linus. 

    This past month we have been excited to deliver a record number of blankets to children.  The Refugee Program for Utah - specifically for Afghan refugees has accepted 94 blankets - many of them large.  Also we donated 60 blankets this month to the SLC Police - Pay it forward project,  There was a lovely article in the Salt Lake Tribute and a nice spot on the TV news showing the officers shopping with the children at Walmart.  We are very pleased to be a part of this connection which bridges the gap between kids and law enforcement officers.

    Speaking of Walmart - the store on Parley's way has approved a $250.00 grant for our Chapter!  

    And also about numbers, the books are now closed for the year 2021 and our total number of blankets delivered this year was 2904.   Patsy and I did not do this.  All of you volunteers did this amazing work this year.  Congratulations for all your successes.   It is heart-warming to realize how many kids in Salt Lake County are carrying around our lovingly made blankets.  There is nothing like a "security blanket!"

     Our plans for this next year will include once a month in person blanket making day at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.  It will usually be the first Monday of every month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.  At this time those of you who have been making blankets will be able to drop them off there during that time even if you cannot stay to make blankets.  

     Also Riverton Group will be meeting the third Wednesday of each month at Mount Vista Methodist Church in Riverton from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.  We wish to thank the quilters at MVM Church for offering to share their space with our blanketers on those days,  Mtn Vista has been contributing blankets to our chapter for more than 10 years.  They have been an important part of our chapter for all this time.

     Looking forward to a wonderful 2022.   Hugs,  Millie and Patsy

 

     

  

     

1 comment:

  1. Wow, almost 3,000 blankets. You ladies are angels and and should be very proud of the wonderful work that you do.
    Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.

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