Project Linus, North Idaho Chapter
c/o Barbara McLean
5983 Loraine Street
Coeur d' Alene, Id 83815
Wish List (from their web site)
- hand made quilts
- afghans knitted or crocheted
- cotton fabrics
- low loft batting
- acrylic yarn for Afghans
- volunteers to make blankets
- stuffed animals, color books & crayons, mittens, slippers,
etc.
- cash donations for postage
- gift certificates to fabric stores
Sample
blankets
Address coming.
Barb: idahomcleans@webtv.net <idahomcleans@webtv.net>
Web: http://projectlinusid.tripod.com/
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American Cancer Society
2350 Oakmont Way,
Suite 200
Eugene, OR 97401
One of our services is free wig and prosthesis banks to women who
are experiencing side affects from their cancer treatment. In those
banks we also receive donations of hats, scarves, turbans, etc. I
manage these types of services in 11 counties, so when we receive
donations here, we share with other areas if needed. We are always
in need of caps, turbans, and any kind of head covering that looks
nice, but is also comfortable on a bald head with possibly sensitive
skin.
Web: http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwlane/org/217013.html
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Sunrise Enterprises Inc.
Sam Gardner, Executive Director
sam@sunriseenterprisesinc.com
1950 NW Mulholland Dr.
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 673-0195
Our organization trains and employs about 110 people with
developmental disabilities. You can find out a little more about us
at www.SunriseEnterprisesInc.com. Each year we have two big events
for our consumers: a picnic and a Christmas party. Since many of the
consumers live in group homes, etc., the Christmas party is the
highlight of their holidays. We have a big dinner with all the
trimmings and make sure each person who attends gets a gift. The
Christmas party is open to the entire community and we usually have
about 300 people in attendance. Some of the things we could use:
Adult-aged gift items (clothing, games, etc.) for the Christmas
party, Prizes for our picnic, and Table decorations for the
Christmas party. We would love to get donations of these items if
your group is interested. Let me know if you need further
information.
Web: http://www.sunriseenterprisesinc.com/
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Progressive Animal Welfare Society )PAWS)
15305 44th Ave. West
Lynnwood, WA 98087
Located in Lynnwood, just north of Seattle, Washington. We have a
Companion Animal Shelter, premier Wildlife Rehabilitation Center,
and Humane Education program. To learn more about us visit our
website at www.paws.org . Below is
a list of handmade things we could really use for our daily programs
at PAWS.
- realistic-looking farm animal toys (stuffed or wood) for
use in our education classes at local schools
- small cat beds (about 1.5' x 1.5') for cats awaiting
adoption in the shelter
- small washable fleece pouches (about postcard sized to a
little larger) to use for keeping orphaned baby opossums warm.
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Catholic Charities of Idaho
4202 W Emerald
Boise, ID 83706
More TBA
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Afghans for Angels
NOTE: The
website for this chapter calls on donors to give the blankets to
hospitals in their own area rather than send them to the particular
chapter. Be sure to label the items you donate
"Afghans for Angels". Let Nan
know where you sent items.
“Afghans for Angels” is an organization
made up completely of volunteers who make and distribute baby
blankets to local hospitals to give to parents who have suffered the
loss of their infant through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant
death. Our
“Afghans for Angels”
are placed lovingly
around these infant
angels when they
are held by
their families for
the brief time
in which bittersweet
hellos and sad
good-byes are said.
The parents are
then allowed to
keep these afghans
as a token
of remembrance of
their baby. Just
having something soft
to hold is
often comforting.
Here are a few suggestions
in making "angel afghans"...
Please make all blankets in
baby colors. Some of the ones that work the best are: pastel blue,
pink, mint green, white, or variegated baby colors.
The average size of an
"angel afghan" is about 2 feet square. But blankets are
needed in every size from the tiny, preemie-sized 12 X 12 inch size
all the way up to full size baby blankets.
This "fetal demise
pouch" pattern
is also a nice alternative to a standard blanket for our tiniest
angels.
Any extra special touches are
welcome. This is what will make each "angel afghan" so
unique and special.
Donations we could use:
- Finished blankets in baby
colors
- Yarn in baby colors (Sport
Weight and/or 4 Ply Weight)
- Material suitable for
babies
- Sewing notions
- Clear Steralite plastic tubs, 58 quart
- Tax-deductible financial
donations can also be made to Afghans For Angels. Please
contact our state
coordinator for further information.
Most of all, we need your help
to get the word out! The more volunteers we have; the more families
can benefit from our services. Please help us to help others.
http://www.afghansforangels.com/
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ICROSS CANADA
PO Box 3
Saanichton BC V8M 2C3 CA
Phone: 1 (250) 652-4137
Contact: Billy Willbond, Canadian Director icross@icross.ca
ICross is an International Community for the relief of suffering
& starvation. Four years ago, when the first medical supplies
were sent, little knit... (more)
We make / need: COMFORT DOLLS.
Knitting ]attern for Comfort Dolls
Crochet
pattern
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August - November 2006
TBA
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The "Gift That Keeps On Giving"
Your Choice!
For every December project choose a project from the past year...
or one of your own favorites..and make something for that group.
List
with addresses and needs
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Please recommend
organizations!
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