Written by our founder, Patrick Desjardins, September 2014. Only edited to update email address changes as necessary.
To promote the hand making of blankets to be donated directly to rescue groups from WIL membership. The primary focus is to donate blankets as a group to 501c3 cat and dog rescues along with other crafted items when possible.
ABOUT WRAPPED IN LOVE
THE WIL GOLDEN RULE: Make your blankets with LOVE. We know you WIL!
WHO IS WIL? A group of artisans and crafters of all levels of experience who support the Wrapped in Love Mission. WIL is a place to share photos of donated blankets, your blanket model as well as a place to share ideas about the art and craft of making blankets. It’s a place to inspire others to do the same. It’s a place to make friendships with the like minded. It’s a place to give and receive support both in crafts and in life.
The noun “group” is the key. Donating as a group makes for a faster, more effective donation source. As a group of artisans/crafters WIL is able to focus on its mission and the needs of pet rescues. As a group WIL is able to move rescue to rescue in a timely manner.
WHAT WIL IS NOT: WIL is not a non-profit group. We are not a 501(c)3, therefore soliciting donations or funds of any type on behalf of an individual or the group is a sure way to shut down this project. No selling or buying of anything can be allowed on this page. No fund raising for rescues, individual people or animals is allowed. This is the law, not just WIL policy. You do not make and donate blankets to Wrapped In Love. You are making a donation directly to the rescue organization. Okay, you may ask, then what are we exactly?
WHAT WIL IS: WIL is a kind of family of artisans and crafters that just happen to love cats, dogs and all animals. We simply have the WIL “to do something”. We know what our something is. We wrap the dogs, cats and their rescuers in love.
HOW DOES IT WORK? This is the simplest part. You make a blanket. You will sew, crochet, knit, no-sew fleece knot or quilt for the current rescue which will be posted on the Facebook page. Need help figuring it all out? Help is always at your fingertips. Some questions are already answered and can be found by clicking on “Files” on this page located on the upper left side of the page. Additional help files can be found on our website in those FILES, such as Donation Forms. That's also where you will find the current rescues and where to pledge your donations. Can’t find what you need? Ask the WIL family. We are always ready with advice and love to help.
WHAT CAN I POST? All members are welcome to post anytime. It’s all about you, the artisans, the blankets, your blanket models and the rescue groups that get them. Just remember that cross posting of adoptable animals, requests for donations, as well as personal statements of a political or religious nature is frowned upon. Drama is not welcome. This is a happy and uplifting place. If you have a concern or complaint send an email to Wrapped.in.Love.Linda@gmail.com.
RESCUE GROUPS: If you are a 501c3 dog and/or cat rescue and wish to be considered please send your information to our email at wilartisanswithamission@gmail.com. NOTE: Please do not post solicitations for your rescue or send a PM to members for the same.
IS 501c3 STATUS POSSIBLE FOR WIL IN THE FUTURE? It is a possibility, but if so it would only be for legal reasons. Pursuing this status has been avoided because money and greed can and has ruined many a good idea. As an active WIL member you can take pride in these facts: WIL has no Board of Directors, no budget, has no paid staff, holds no fund-raisers, buys and sells nothing.
WIL WORKS BECAUSE THE MEMBERS WORK FROM THE HEART. We move from rescue to rescue doing only good, sharing, and helping rescued dogs and cats, the rescuers and each other.
THANK YOU ALL for the furbaby warmth and love you are sharing and thank you for supporting the mission of Wrapped in Love. This group gives back in a small way to the animals we love and we hope to inspire others to do the same.
Make and donate a blanket to a rescue group and you too will feel Wrapped in LOVE!
