How can you help?

No contribution is ever too small!!

Mail Contributions To: The Preemie Project, PO Box 1310, Iowa City, IA 52244
OR
Drop handmade items off at donation centers

1. Make Handmade Items:

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Group Blog

Booties
Bonnets/Hats
Blankets
Bereavement items
Blanket sleepers

2. Attend Quarterly Work Groups:

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

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

5. Donate Supplies

Crafting Supplies

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

NICU Social Services

Bibs
Burp cloths
Preemie and Newborn Clothing (new and gently used) - Please send only size 6 months and smaller per the request of the social workers. The greatest need is for preemie and newborn sizes.
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)

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.

7. Recycling Fundraiser

The Preemie Project is collecting used cell phones and printer cartridges. All items will be recycled through Funding Factory
Please visit our personal site to keep track of our progress
Collect items in your own community. This is an EASY and FUN fundraiser for schools, youth groups, churches and businesses.
to have a pre-paid, UPS label sent to your home or work.
Fill and seal a box, affix the pre-paid UPS shipping label and leave the box at your nearest UPS pick-up.
All funds raised by your recycling efforts will be processed under The Preemie Project's account and show up on our personal page.