Wrapped in Love Program
"I just received this lovely handmade throw a few days ago. I was thinking of my friend (donor) today, as I do most days. The throw is beautiful. Thank you for the touching token of remembrance.”
Our Wrapped in Love program provides beautiful handmade shawls and lap blankets to families who have said yes to organ and tissue donation as a tangible expression of comfort and compassion.
Wow do I have big shoes to fill!
Ametra D. Burton here, and I have the awesome privilege of working with you wonderful volunteers. Lisa and Iveth have done such a great job managing our Wrapped In Love program, the bar has been set very high. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions. I can be reached via email at aburton@njsharingnetwork.org or 551-689-3150.
YOUR IMPACT
2025 has been an amazing year. We are more than halfway through the year and thanks to your commitment and creativity 645 shawls (Jan. - Aug.) have been mailed out to families on the 2 year anniversary of their loved one becoming a donor and giving the gift of life to others. The impact that your creations have is immeasurable.
“Dear Wrapped in Love, I want to thank you for your lovely gift of the handmade shawl on behalf of my loving son. God works in mysterious ways. I received the shawl on what would have been my 27th wedding anniversary. I was feeling sad that day, I had just sent up balloons to heaven when your package arrived. It was heartwarming and it reminded me that the spirit of my loved ones is still with me. Thank you again for such a thoughtful gift.”
- Received from the mother of an organ donor
Interested in getting involved?
Whether it's crocheting a shawl or lap blanket or helping us package and send these beautiful items, you can join us in honoring families whose loved one generously gave the gift of life.
Finished items are accepted year-round and
can be brought to meetings, dropped off or mailed to us at:
NJ Sharing Network
Attn: Wrapped In Love
691 Central Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974
SAVE THE DATE
Packing Dates:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
DROP OFF... PICKUP
You can drop off your shawls & lap blankets any time. There will be a drop off box in the vestibule of the front entrance of NJ Sharing Network. If you need to pick up yarn, let Ametra know and she will prepare a package with your name on it and it will be waiting in the vestibule.