Luba's Blanket

Who We Are

We are a charitable volunteer organization who understands that sometimes even the simplest gift is appreciated. Luba's Blanket started as a call for help for the child victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The idea was presented by the Jewish Family Foundation. We thought it would be a wonderful program to continue on a local level.

In Russian, luba means love. The blankets are now being offered to children in hospitals as well as the elderly in nursing and rehabilitation homes. Sometimes the simplest gift of warmth, love and the idea that someone cares about you is the greatest gift of all!

We also hold special meetings occasionally to get the community involved. We sit around knitting for a good cause and have a lot of fun. Sometimes, we even have beginning knitting or crocheting classes so that everyone can be involved. Check back often to see when the next scheduled event is being held.

How You Can Help!

We are a charity volunteer organization. We rely totally on good people volunteering time knitting and/or resources such as yarn, needles, crochet hooks and monetary donations. We strongly encourage Church groups or other civic groups to become involved as our greatest need is knitters or crocheters. It's a great way to get involved within your community.

Upcoming Projects

We have added a project called Socks For Soldiers to our list.

This year Luba's Blanket is focusing on a different medical need each month along with our regular charitable donations. These conditions are recognized nationally during the chosen month. For example, March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. Items knitted/crocheted will be donated to a local charity helping those with MS. As each medical condition also has a corresponding color associated with it, items donated will be within that color scheme. Below, please find our upcoming goals:

If you have any charities you would like recognized through this new program, please e-mail the charity and its corresponding color using the contact information below.

Luba's Heroes

Without the generous support of these people, our outreach would never be as succesful and meaningful as it has been. Below is a list of these people. We extend a heart-felt thank you and may God bless you always.

Upcoming Meetings/Events

On Friday, June 5th, we will be holding a knitting/crocheting bee. We will be putting together rectangles into blankets. Snacks will be provided! The meeting will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church Hall, 2238 East 32nd Street, Lorain, Ohio 44055. Please enter the Hall through the door on the side of the Church.

We have a good time knitting/crocheting and getting to know one another. There is even someone there to teach knitting or crocheting if you didn't know how to but would like to join in anyway. All knitted/crocheted items will now be going to those in need in our surrounding communities in Lorain County. All ages, skill levels and groups are always welcome!

Places Luba's Love Has Gone

A list of places that have received gifts of blankets from Luba's Blanket.

• Paul Newman Camp for Children with Leukemia, New York
        2 Blankets
• Mothers In Action, Buenos Aries, Argentina
        39 Rectangles
• Lakota Souix Reservation, North Dakota
        160 Rectangles
• Blessing House
        5 Blankets, 62 Hats, 1 Pillow
• Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
        50 Hats, 7 Headbands
• Spectrum School, Lorain, Ohio
        22 Hats,5 Headbands
• Pediatric Unit of Community Health Partners, Lorain, Ohio
        20 Hats, 10 Socks, 3 Blankets
• Blessing House
        53 Hats, 6 Pair of Booties
• BirthRight of Lorain County
        90 Hats, 1 Pair of Booties, 1 Sweater, 1 Toy, 2 Bags, 5 Blankets, 4 Pillows
• Haven Center
        80 Hats, 1 Headband
• Genesis House, Lorain, Ohio
        22 Scarves
• Lorain County Rape Crisis Center
        27 Scarves, 1 Hat
• AIDS Task Force
        28 Scarves, 1 Pair of Mittens
• Carl Stokes VA Clinic
        7 Head bands, 2 blankets, 6 Bags, 41 Hats
• Community Health Partners Cancer Center
        16 Hats
• Blessing House
        9 Hats, 4 Blankets
• LACADA
        28 Hats, 5 Blankets, 5 Headbands
• Lorain Free Clinic
        57 Hats, 4 Blankets, 3 Sweaters, 1 Bib, 6 Pairs of booties, 1 Scarf
• Arthritis Foundation
        28 Hats, 4 Blankets, 5 Headbands
• MS Society Self-Help Support Group of Lorain County
        23 Hats, 3 Blankets
• Soldiers in Iraq
        16 Hats

Contact Us or Donations

Would you like to donate knitted or crocheted squares or scarves?

The squares need to be 100% Acrylic/Worsted Weight knitted with a 7 needle or crocheted with a G hook and should be 7" x 9". Please cast on 35 or if crocheting chain 30. Any pattern goes!

The blankets, scarves and hats are distributed to worthy organizations within Lorain County.

Scarves can be of any yarn and needle size. You can use any pattern you like on the scarves. All goods should be mailed to the address listed below. Thank you!!

As we are a charity and make no profit from our donations or goods, we rely solely on the donations of time, money, and knitted/crocheted goods from kind-hearted individuals.

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