My first experience at Project Linus was very rewarding. Although not a proficient sewer I was still put to work ironing along with fellow TWA members Carole P, Carol H and Uzma. Our other TWA members had a variety of other tasks to perform. I have to say that the presence of TWA members surely helped out since we finished all of the work in record time. The coordinator from St. Anastasia, Allison, informed us that since it's inception this chapter of Project Linus had made and donated a totatl of twenty thousand blankets. WOW!!! I asked about where the blankets went once they were made and was informed that (1) Project Nite Nite gives these blankets along with a book and small stuffed animal (Beanie Baby) to children in homeless shelters. These children can then take these items with them when they leave the shelter. Royal Oak Beaumont Pediatrics Unit, St. Josephs Hospital, and Childrens Hospital also receive these beautiful blankets. One of the members of the group also takes the scrap material and makes dog toys, while another member made some beautiful quilts out of the leftover flannel. All and all this was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday - with a group of dedicated and welcoming ladies with a very purposeful mission. I invite anyone who has not participated before to join us at the next Project Linus event. You will surely see me there again. Thanks Diane for coordinating it this year, to Vickie who has coordinated in the past, and to Mary Smith who even takes these home to work on. Your good work has made a positive impact in the life of a child somewhere near by.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Project Linus by Ann C.
My first experience at Project Linus was very rewarding. Although not a proficient sewer I was still put to work ironing along with fellow TWA members Carole P, Carol H and Uzma. Our other TWA members had a variety of other tasks to perform. I have to say that the presence of TWA members surely helped out since we finished all of the work in record time. The coordinator from St. Anastasia, Allison, informed us that since it's inception this chapter of Project Linus had made and donated a totatl of twenty thousand blankets. WOW!!! I asked about where the blankets went once they were made and was informed that (1) Project Nite Nite gives these blankets along with a book and small stuffed animal (Beanie Baby) to children in homeless shelters. These children can then take these items with them when they leave the shelter. Royal Oak Beaumont Pediatrics Unit, St. Josephs Hospital, and Childrens Hospital also receive these beautiful blankets. One of the members of the group also takes the scrap material and makes dog toys, while another member made some beautiful quilts out of the leftover flannel. All and all this was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday - with a group of dedicated and welcoming ladies with a very purposeful mission. I invite anyone who has not participated before to join us at the next Project Linus event. You will surely see me there again. Thanks Diane for coordinating it this year, to Vickie who has coordinated in the past, and to Mary Smith who even takes these home to work on. Your good work has made a positive impact in the life of a child somewhere near by.
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