How can you help?
- 1. Make Handmade Items: Click here for patterns. Volunteers, check the Group Blog for Weekly Updates!
- Booties
- Bonnets/Hats
- Blankets
- Bereavement items
- Blanket sleepers
- 2. Attend Quarterly Work Groups:
- Make a secure, online donation via paypal
- Mail us a check made out to "The Preemie Project":
The Preemie Project
PO Box 1310
Iowa City, IA 52244 - Baby Yarn Click here for a list of suggested yarn
- Flannel (Pastels and Baby Prints)
- Fleece (Pastels and Baby Prints)
- Soft cotton blends
- Thread (White, Black, Pink, Blue, Red, Green and Pastels)
- Ribbon (Pastel Colors)
- Memory Box Supplies: Boxes, Paint, Glue, Lace, Fabric
- Bibs
- Burp cloths
- Preemie and Newborn Clothing (new and gently used)
- Pacifiers
- Bottles
- Formula (with iron)
- Baby Wash, Wipes and Lotion
- Newborn diapers
- Snap front sleepers, zip-up sleepers (Highly requested in the winter)
- Non-Perishable Food Items for Families staying in the NICU (EasyMac, Beefaroni, etc)
Weekend work groups are held four times per year. Volunteers meet on Saturday and Sunday to sew blankets and blanket sleepers for the UIHC, NICU. These weekends are so much fun! Sewing skills aren't necessary to attend. Watch our Event Calendar for details on upcoming dates.
- 3. Fundraising:
One hundred percent of the proceeds from our fundraisers go to support our mission. Fundraisers include bake sales, craft sales, Christmas gift wrapping, and much more! Watch our Event Calendar and Group Blog for details on upcoming events.
- 4. Make a Financial Contribution
- 5. Donate Supplies
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- 6. Visit Our Cafe Press Store
You can purchase a variety of items with our logo, including t-shirts and tote bags. A portion of your purchase price goes directly to The Preemie Project. Click here to visit our store.
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Upcoming Events
June 10, 2013
It’s a Zoo in the NICU!
Iowa Neonatal Intensive Care Units
July 20th and 21st 2013
Iowa City Area Work Group #3
Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A
Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 12:30pm-4:30pm
August 10, 2013
2013 Run for the Babies
To Be Announced
9am
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