We are pleased that you have joined us to learn more about Project Linus, a volunteer, non-profit organization.   Our mission is to supply handmade security blankets to comfort children who are critically ill, tramatized or otherwise in need.    Additionally, Project Linus  provides a rewarding volunteer  opportunity for community service groups, as well as school and scouting groups, for the benefit of children.

Please scroll down the left side of this page where you will find direct links to important information.

START with the Blanketeer Bulletin Board. Here you will find all the current news about this Project Linus Chicagoland Chapter.

NEXT, check on how to make a blanket and where to drop off blankets in the Chicagoland area as well as links to Linda and Judi, the chapter coordinators.

OTHER valuable information including patterns and interesting websites are all a click away!

SIGN-UP for the chapter yahoo group/blog. The exchange of ideas with other blanket makers is invaluable. This is also a great way for us to contact you about meetings, new techniques and current important news.

NEW & EXCITING!!!!!
Post comments on our chapter blog. Click on LINUSCHICAGOLANDBLOG under Helpful Links at the left hand side of this page.

To view the current 2009 newsletter, please click on this
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Donations are regularly made to the following hospitals in the Chicago area:

Children's Memorial
Condell
Evanston
Highland Park
Illinois Masonic
Lake Forest
Lutheran General
Mt. Sinai
NW Surgicare
Ronald McDonald House-Chicago
Rush Presbyterian
Shriner's
St. Alexius
St Anthonys
St. Marys
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Bereavement

Other agencies and facilities include:
A Safe Place
CASA
CEDA-SKOKIE
CEDA
Chicago Abused Women's Coalition
Community Crisis Center
Family Rescue
Hospice of North East Illinois
Horizon Hospice
Jewish Child Services
Karing.Org
Kids Korner
Lawrence Hall
Lutheran World Relief
Lydia Home
Maryville
Mercy Home
Odyssey Health Care
PADS
Rainbow Hospice
Shelters, Inc.
Woodlawn Organization
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center
Loyola Ronald McDonald
Snowball Express

"The Best Kind Of Sleep Under Heaven Above
Is Under A Blanket Handmade With Love"

Thank you!

"Never doubt that a small group of citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has..."
Margaret Mead

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Over 3,000,000 blankets have been donated nationwide!