Oh well... Would never have thought...

[mclendon1]

Mom didn't have a project going so I suggested she make some baby blankets for donation.

 

Well she's made 3; now we can't find anywhere local to take them. We've called the hospital, & local pregnacy crisis assistance, & they "have more than they know what to do with".

 

Would have never thought....

Really don't have the money to mail them anywhere; I guess we'll hang on to them till a need arises.

 

What size should a wheel chair lap ghan be? As many nursing homes as we have around here, surely one of them will accept donations....

[VanessaH]

Here is a good link that shows blanket sizes.

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/size-chart.html#blanket

 

If you're wanting to make things for nursing homes, there are some good patterns on here:

http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/10/3-x-3-walker-totes.html

 

http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/09/charity-lapghan-with-attached-pocket-c.html

 

Suggestions on places to take the baby blankets:

Local Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Center

Local Homeless Shelter (they often have families with babies coming in)

Local Youth Foster Program

Local Alternative High School (some students are either currently pregnant or have babies)

 

Hope this help!

[annmcc1976]

how bout you put a ad up on your local free cycle and say the blankets will be donated bsed on need?

 

try homles shelters, ect

[RoseRed]

The same size as a baby ghan. I make my wheelchair ghans about 3x4.

[mclendon1]

Suggestions on places to take the baby blankets:

Local Domestic Violence/Rape Crisis Center

Local Homeless Shelter (they often have families with babies coming in)

Local Youth Foster Program

Local Alternative High School (some students are either currently pregnant or have babies)

 

Hope this help!

 

Appreciate the suggestions; this is a small town, we don't have any of those programs. No actually, they just built a homeless shelter; it has 8 beds.

[JennyBunny]

How about the any veteran's programs - grandparents wanting to gift but limited funds? Psychiatrist/psychologist offices - sometimes people need something to hold on to, or worry at while they talk out their problems.

[ratdog]

Try Soldiers' Angels. (soldiersangels.org) they may have a group involved with "Operation Topknot" in your area. This group provides baby showers for mothers whose husbands are deployed.

[badrhinogillett]

Have you checked to see if Project Linus has a chapter near you?

[kenfreck]

Can also try local churches. Many people go to churches for help and they may have an idea of who could use blankets for babies.

[mclendon1]

Thanks for all the ideas. We will continue checking around.

[chrissyf]

Here is something to consider it may be a trip but try your city welfare office or your local office of state welfare or DCYF or foster care programs often these kiddos go to foster care with nothing but the clothes on their backs

[crochetbydiana]

Thanks for all the ideas. We will continue checking around.

 

Check here...

http://newbornsinneed.org/

 

Maybe, local health department or DSS may know of a place your blankets are needed locally.

[RusticOkie]

Try Soldiers' Angels. (soldiersangels.org) they may have a group involved with "Operation Topknot" in your area. This group provides baby showers for mothers whose husbands are deployed.

 

 

I hadn't heard of this organization until today. It sounds absolutely wonderful. I have a soft spot for military as my husband is a veteran and its great to see something being done to honor the military families and help them out.

 

Have you donated to this charity in the past?

[Nikkidear]

You can see if there is a project linus chapter near you...

http://www.projectlinus.org/chapter.php?StateKey=NC#tgt

 

There seem to be 15 in your state, but I don't know it well enough to know if there are any near your town.

[crocheting turtle]

How about cheching for cancer treatment or dialysis units. They might not necessarily have babies, but children and adults need something to put over themselves to keep warm during their treatment. Good luck! I know you will find a place with the need.