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Springtime!!

The donations are down, but spirits remain high

The blanket donations have decreased by more than 50%, but the few volunteers who remain dedicated have kept our chapter open. At one point, our inventory was zero, and so was our checkbook. Church groups and students saved the day. Watch for more news.....and enjoy the aroma of fresh soil, new flowers and clean, spring air.

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As part of a national organization, our mission is to provide love, security and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. We do this by giving them new, handmade blankets lovingly created by volunteer Blanketeers.


 
What We Do:  During 2008, we delivered 1,984 blankets to local hospitals, shelters, children centers and the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). When children are removed from abusive environments, they spend time with the social worker while a foster parent is located. The social worker allows the child to go to the blanket closet to choose their very own blanket. When the child chooses a blanket, they are surrounded with love and security, and it is usually the first time the social worker sees a smile. We also ensure that any child who loses a parent or sibling to the current war is comforted with a blanket.

How can you help? If you can make a blanket, we will take it!! Please remember, it must be hand made and machine washable. If you are not the crafty type, please consider donating supplies or gift cards. Many times a volunteer is retired, on a fixed income, and has a great desire to craft blankets for children. Yet, they do not have the financial resources to do so. With the yarn and fabric donations, we are able to provide these crafters with all the supplies they need to make a blanket.

Late, breaking news.....We have delivered 411 blankets in 2009--making our grand total 6,299----WOW!!


 
St John Neumann's Fast for Social Action
On March 21st, I met the most amazing group of young men and women, and I must share their accomplishments!!

These young adults, from the Merrimack area, were participating in the St John Neumann's Fast for Social Action. The Fast is an opportunity for the youth participants to raise money for local non-profits as well as to learn about the missions of these organizations. During the Fast, which was held on March 20th and 21st, the participants - mostly 6th through 12 graders - abstain from eating solid food for 30 hours, drinking only juice and water, to give them an idea of how others in our own community, and around the world, are sometimes forced to choose between food and other necessities. Prior to the Fast, they collect money from friends, relatives, schoolmates, and others who "sponsor" them for their Fast, all of which will be donated to the chosen non-profit agencies.

To give you an idea of what has been accomplished over the past 12 years,the Fast participants have raised over $200,000 for the more than 35 local non-profit agencies that they have sponsored.

In addition, the kids, along with donations from local schools and members of the parish, have collected over 65,000 pounds of food for the St. John Neumann Food Pantry and other Nashua and Merrimack food pantries.

This year, one of the agencies they sponsored was......

    !*!*!*!*! Project Linus!*!*!*!*!

These young adults stepped up to ensure that NH children in crisis will have the blanket hugs they need for the 2009/2010 winter season. Just when we were about to close our chapter due to a severe drop in donations, our angels appeared, and our mission will continue

There are not enough words available to describe our deep gratitude to these angels who have put the needs of others ahead of their own.

Thank you.....Thank you....Thank you........Thank You.

 


Barrington Blanketeers Aidan Henry, Cole William


Plaistow Brownie Blanketeers


 


Blanket recipient Concord Hospital

See how that lovely quilt brightens up her sterile environment!

  Blanket Specifications

Project Linus blankets must be new, handmade and washable, as ourmission is to donate only handmade blankets. We receive thank you notes from children who express how touched they are that a stranger would take the time to make something special just for them. They really know the difference. Purchased blankets are nice, but handmade blankets are from the heart, just like a warm hug. Some Blanketeers will use a purchased blanket and then add loving touches such as appliques, crocheted trim around the edges, etc. These are perfectly acceptable, as they are unique and special.

We like to have a variety of sizes on hand. For example, blankets could be as small as 36" X 36". The majority of Project Linus blankets are about 40" X 60", or what is called crib size. Blankets could be as large as 45"X 75" or twin size (64" x 75") for teens. Our chapter is in need of all sizes right now, as we have very few blankets.
Whether they are made of fabric, yarn or fleece, all blankets need to be machine washable.
Please take special care to ensure that blankets are free of smoky smells or any chemicals which could jeopardize the health of the child.
Check blankets carefully for forgotton pins, and please do not use embellishments such as buttons that could come loose and be swallowed.
 

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