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Craft Donations

The Spencer Foundation works with the UL Melville Knitting and Crocheting Club and other volunteers to create handmade blankets and hats for several children’s charities

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22 Warm Hugs Delivered to We Care Blankets

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025 jeanine

The beginning of fall is just a few days away – a time of dazzling leaves, warm beverages and cool breezes that are best enjoyed from under a warm snuggly

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23 Cozy Cuddles for WeCare Blankets

November 8, 2024November 9, 2024 jeanine

On Wednesday November 6th, Jeanine Spencer delivered 23 handmade crocheted blankets to the WeCare Blankets wrapping party at the Merrick Public Library. Said Jeanine, “My heart was full when I

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A Dozen Snuggles Delivered to WeCare Blankets!

August 22, 2023August 29, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer dropped off a dozen handmade blankets to WeCare Blankets at their August 21st wrap party.  WeCare Blankets has been giving these colorful blankets to children undergoing chemotherapy since

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Small Stuff for Big Smiles

October 20, 2022March 16, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer met with Joan Alpers of the Child Life Program at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital to drop off items to fill up their cupboards: – 25 hand-crocheted blankets  –

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Craft Donations, News, Sassy's Small Stuff

Heartfelt Handmade Craft Donation to NEGU

May 2, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine

The knitting and crochet needles wielded by Board members and friends of the Spencer Foundation created 14 more blankets and 8 hats for the Jessie Rees Foundation.  The hats and

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Handmade Hats for NEGU

February 3, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine

The busy fingers of members and friends of The Spencer Foundation crafted 48 hats for NEGU.org.  The hats will be given to children who are actively fighting cancer, to keep

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Care Cards for NEGU Jessie’s JoyJars

January 23, 2021March 16, 2023 jeanine

In recent weeks, Board members and friends of The Spencer Foundation have been flexing their creative muscles decorating several hundred Care Cards for Jessie’s JoyJars for NEGU.org.  JoyJars are filled

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Delivering Handmade Beanies and Blankets to NEGU

November 4, 2020March 16, 2023 jeanine

The tireless knitters and crocheters of The Spencer Foundation and their friends crafted 11 blankets and 29 beanies to help encourage kids fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up (NEGU)!

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We Care Blankets Wrapping Party!

November 20, 2019March 16, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer and Jean Zakshevsky dropped off 15 handmade blankets from the UL Knitting and Crochet Club at the We Care Blanket wrapping event in Merrick, NY on November 20th. 

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Bringing More Smiles to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

August 12, 2019March 16, 2023 jeanine

On Monday August 12th Jeanine Spencer dropped off dozens of hand-crocheted hats and blankets to Joan Alpers and Mike Attard of the Child Life staff at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. 

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Craft Donations, News, Operation: Playcation!

Hats, Blankets and Day Camp News for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital!

April 18, 2019March 16, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer dropped off hand-made blankets and hats and spread the good news about Saddle Rock Ranch.

Craft Donations, News, Saddle Rock Ranch Day Camp

Donation of Handmade Blankets and Infant Blankets with Matching Hats to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

November 30, 2018March 17, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer delivered handmade blankets and infant blankets with matching hats to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.  These were crafted by the UL Melville Knitting and Crochet Club and other volunteers. 

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Stony Book Children’s Hospital – Donation of Hats and Blankets

May 25, 2018March 17, 2023 jeanine

The Spencer Foundation donated 9 handcrafted blankets and 82 hats for the children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.  

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Stony Book Children’s Hospital – Donation of Hats and Blankets

March 30, 2018August 27, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer dropped off the Foundation’s donation of handcrafted blankets and infant blankets with matching hats for the children at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital.

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WeCare Blankets Donation

February 28, 2018March 16, 2023 jeanine

Jean and Jeanine dropped off eighteen blankets made by the Foundation and its friends, and then helped wrap over 2000 blankets for delivery to area hospitals.  We love supporting this

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Blanket Donation to The Preemie Project

January 16, 2018March 16, 2023 jeanine

The Spencer Foundation and the UL Knitting/Crocheting Club shipped handcrafted bereavement blankets to The Preemie Project for the baby souls we have lost.

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WeCare Blanket Wrapping Party

September 6, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine

Jean Zakshevsky and Jeanine Spencer attended the blanket wrapping party in Merrick, NY September 6th where over 500 blankets were wrapped to be distributed to children with cancer.    

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Star-Spangled Donation to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital!

June 25, 2017March 17, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer dropped off donations of Fourth-of-July hats, blankets and baby clothes to Stony Brook Children’s Hospital this afternoon.

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WeCare Blankets Donation

March 29, 2017March 16, 2023 jeanine

Jean Zakshevsky and Jeanine Spencer delivered 16 knitted and crocheted blankets donated by The Spencer Foundation and helped wrap blankets for delivery at the WeCare Blankets wrapping party.     

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Stony Brook Children’s Hospital – Donation of Hats and Art Supplies

March 17, 2017March 17, 2023 jeanine

Jeanine Spencer dropped off the Foundation’s donation of 46 handcrafted preemie and newborn hats and flash cards, playing cards, pencils, pens, crayons and coloring books for the older children.  

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We Care Blankets – Donation to St Mary’s Hospital for Children

August 2, 2016March 16, 2023 jeanine

We donated 15 hand-made blankets to We Care Blankets and Board members Jeanine Spencer, Jean Zakshevsky and Lana Thomas joined them to help wrap 50 blankets for delivery.  We Care

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