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Our Story The Central Indiana Chapter of Project Linus was established in 1996. Since then, over 10,000 blankets have been lovingly made and donated to local hospitals, homeless shelters, foster homes, and camps for medically challenged children in the Indianapolis area and surrounding communities. In 2006, the Hamilton County Chapter of Project Linus was formed. This chapter has collected and distributed over 4,100 blankets and works together with the Indianapolis (Central Indiana) Chapter to meet the needs of our communities. As of December, 2009, Project Linus has donated over 3 MILLION handmade security blankets to children across the USA. We are most grateful for generous monetary and supply donations from individuals and businesses who care about the mission of Project Linus. |
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For more info, contact:
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Members:
Kelly, Coordinator
Mary, Coordinator
PROJECT LINUS NATIONAL SITE NO-SEW FLEECE BLANKET CROCHET AFGANS KNITTED AFGANS QUILLOW PATTERN LION BRAND YARN JANOME FLEECE BLANKET IDEAS QUILT QUARTERS
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Including Marion, Hamilton, and Boone Counties
Spreading warmth and comfort,
one blanket at a time
THE BLANKET DROP-OFF FOR DISNEY at the QUILT QUARTERS AND LADY OF PEACE CEMETERY LOCATION IS BEING POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER THIS SATURDAY. FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE QUILT QUARTERS LOCATION, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR SERVICE DATE TO EITHER FEBRUARY 27 OR MARCH 13 BETWEEN 10 AM AND NOON. THANKS!
If you are inquiring about the Disney "Give a Day" promotion, due to overwhelming response, we do not need any more volunteers. Please check on the Disney website for other volunteer opportunities. Thank you all for what you do to give "a warm hug" to children who need it!
To reach the Central Indiana Project Linus Coordinators, contact: Kelly (Hamilton/Boone Counties) at projectlinus@indy.rr.com, Mary (Indianapolis and surrounding areas) at marehw@yahoo.com, or Penni (Greenwood volunteer) at jpct89@sbcglobal.net.
Make a difference - Make a blanket
THANK YOU to all of the blanketeers who donate their time, talents, and resources to make beautiful blankets for children. Each blanket is so special, and greatly appreciated.
Sign up for the national Project Linus newsletter! It is published quarterly. Go to projectlinus.org to subscribe, and please fill in "Central Indiana" or "Hamilton County" Chapter where it asks where you heard about the newsletter.
Our Central Indiana Chapter greatly appreciates your commitment of LOVE, TIME, and MONEY that goes into each blanket donated to us!!!!
Project Linus of Hamilton County is now able to receive United Way donations! Please specify "Project Linus of Hamilton County" in the write-in column if you would like your United Way donation to go specifically to help children receive handmade blankets. Thank you for your support!
When doing online searching, please try igive.com. You can designate the funds to go towards Project Linus of Hamilton County. Every penny counts!
Project Linus is named after the adorable security blanket toting character from the Peanuts comic strip. Creator Charles Schulz was aware of our effort and was delighted to have Linus inspire blanket makers to help comfort children in crisis.
"of all the things in the strip, I think that I am most proud of Linus' security blanket. I may not have invented the term, but I like to think that I helped make it part of our language." --Charles Schulz
Project Linus is always accepting donations of handmade blankets, made with love by our wonderful blanketeers. You don't have to be an expert to create a blanket that is beautiful to a child!
Our chapters' blanketeers include many individuals, quilt guilds, church groups, school children, girl scouts, boy scouts, and senior centers. If you or your group is interested in helping to make blankets, please carefully read and follow all of the blanket guidelines.
If you're not sure where to start or how to make a blanket, we have some simple patterns for you to follow! Start off with a quick and easy fleece blanket pattern. Soon you will be having so much fun that you will want to try your hand at quilting, crocheting or knitting!
Always In Stitches, 1808 E. Conner St., Noblesville 46060, 317-776-4227, alwaysinstitches1.com.
Hobby Lobby, 2206 East 116th Street, Carmel, 317-818-9217
Quilt Quarters,12405 North Meridian Street, Carmel, 317-844-3636
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Office, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis, 317-574-8898
Hancock Fabrics 8811 Hardegan Street, #315 Across from Greenwood Park Mall Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-889-5541
The Back Door, 2503 Fairview Place, Suite W, Greenwood, 317-882-2120
Project Linus is a 100% volunteer nonprofit national organizatin with a twofold mission. First, is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets, lovingly created by volunteer "Blanketeers." Second, is to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.
LOCAL RECIPIENTS INCLUDE:
-Riley Children's Hospital's Cheer Guild
-Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent
-Community Hospital South
-Methodist Hospital
-The Guardian's Home
-The Little Red Door
-St. Frances Hospital South
-Coburn Place Safe Haven
-Clarian North
-The Julian Center
-Local police and fire departments
-The Dawn Project
-Community Hospital North
-St. Francis Hospital
-Johnson Memorial Hospital, Franklin, IN
Monetary donations to Project Linus are greatly appreciated to help offset the cost of supplies. With your financial support, we can continue to give this extraordinary gift of love to children who are undergoing life's most traumatic events. If you would like to contribute to Project Linus of Marion County or Project Linus of Hamilton/Boone Counties, please send your check to Project Linus National Headquarters, PO Box 5621, Bloomington, IL 61702-5621. Be certain to designate that you would like your donation to benefit either Marion or Hamilton/Boone Counties. THANK-YOU!!!
We also greatly appreciate :
BLANKET SUPPLIES: Washable, fabric, quilt batting, acrylic or cotton yarn, fabric markers, thread, mats, rotory cutters, blades, and sissors
CHAPTER SUPPLIES: Postage stamps, thank-you cards, printing services, ink cartridges, paper, and gift cards for JoAnn's, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and office supply stores
Blanket Requirements
We ONLY accept blankets made with NEW, CLEAN, AND WASHABLE materials in infant, child or teen friendly colors. We accept blankets that are crocheted, quilted, knitted, fleece blankets, or a tied comforter. We require that every item donated be totally new.
Approximate sizes: (measurements need not be exact)
Baby blankets: 36 x 36
Children's blankets: 42 x 60
Teen's blankets: 45 x 72
Suggested materials:
100% cotton fabric,
flannel,
fleece,
acrylic yarn
Unsuitable materials:
denim, tapestry, polyester double knit, felt, vinyl, wool, corduroy
wool yarn ...
materials that aren't cuddly & soft
used, soiled or old materials
Cautions:
Batting in quilts should be securely sewn into outer seams.
If the blanket is tied, anchor it every 4-6 inches.
Do not attach buttons or similar decorative items to blankets, they can be choking hazards for children.
Please remove all pins before turning in your blanket. If the blanket is no-sew tied fleece, please keep the fringe to 3" or less. The longer fringe is a choking hazard to young children, and also can get tangled in IV lines.
Note: Blankets that smell of smoke or strong chemicals, or have pet hair on them, cannot be accepted as they may produce severe allergic reactions in the children. Please sew in smoke-free, pet hair free environments. Thanks!
