Monthly Archives: November, 2007
Wisconsin Woman Magazine!!
I’m thrilled to have The Sewing Machine Project featured in the December 2007 issue of Wisconsin Woman magazine. Justine Kessler wrote a fine article detailing the Project’s progress. Take a look!
It was Margaret Jankowski’s mother who taught her to sew when Margaret was just a little girl. Sewing has always been a part of her [...]
We’re official!
Well, the wait is over and the letter has finally arrived! The Sewing Machine Project is officially a 501c3 non profit! We now can accept tax-deductible donations and apply for funding. Thank you to Peter McKeever, our attorney for all of his help working through the process, and thank you to everyone who continues to [...]
Oprah knows we’re out there!
Recently, with the help of one of our Board members, a media kit was presented to Oprah’s team for consideration on one of her future programs. They were working on a series called “The Power of One” and unfortunately, our Project wasn’t chosen for this particular series. The team was, however, intrigued with the Sewing [...]
Such a Generous Donation!
I recently spoke to the Madison Horizons Rotary Club for one of their noon luncheons. I detailed the Sewing Machine Project and the audience was so warm and welcoming. After I’d finished, a gentleman approached me, so intrigued by the Project, and offered a $10,000 donation! This type of donation benefits this Project in so [...]
