Project Linus-Springfield/Branson Area Missouri

May 2012

News
Our chapter celebrated our 4th year, January 31, 2012. We have made and donated 7,048 blankets at the end of March 31, 2012.

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Places We Donate to:

Chapter Coordinator:
Diane Richardson
Members:
Child Advocacy Center of Springfield
St. John's/St. Jude's Pediatric Hospital
Crosslines
Isabel's House
Logan-Rogersville Fire Dept.
Touchpoint
SOS (Sacks of Snuggles)
Ebenezer Vol. Fire Dept.
Red Cross
Ambassador's for Children
Individual requests
Lutheran Children's Services
Missouri Baptist Children's Services
Missouri Girl's Shelter
Lakes Area Child Advocacy Center
Cox North Hospital
Lost and Found
Pregnancy Care Center

Links Section

	PROJECTLINUS.ORG
	QUILTVILLE.COM
	CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER

Project Linus-Springfield/Branson Area Missouri

The Project Linus Mission Statement Project Linus is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization with a two-fold mission: First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, victims of natural disasters or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer 'blanketeers'. Second, it is our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children. Project Linus, Springfield/Branson Chapter Missouri makes and donates blankets for children ages 0-18 years of age. We slso make weighted blankets for the autistic/special needs children. We are here to help assist and meet needs that arise in the community. We are a 501 (3)(c) non-profit organization which means all donation are tax-deductible. We offer community service options for people needing to earn hours. Must contact me for more info.

Quote from Charles Schulz regarding Linus and His Blanket: Project Linus was named after Linus, the adorable security blanket toting character from the Peanuts comic strip. "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 I made it a part of our language" . . . Charles Schulz

Blanket Materials & Sizes
We accept blankets that are knitted, crocheted, quilted made out of cotton, cotton-blend fabrics, flannel, acrylic yarn and fleece. Kid friendly colors and designs work well. Solids are also fine. We can't use wool or wool blends to due possibly allergy issues. Blankets need to be made in a smoke-free environment.Blanket sizes that we accept are 30" square and larger. Fleece should be width of fabric (60") by 1.5 yards. Crocheted and knit afghans need to be of a tight, closed pattern and not lacy or loopy. We don't want the blankets to catch on medical equipment.

Weighted Blankets
Our chapter make and donates weighted blankets for special needs/autistic spectrum issues. Two pieces of 36"x WOF(width of fabric)and 2.5 yards of velcro along with 12 sheets or flannel blankets makes a weighted blanket. St. John's Laundry graciously donates their 'rag-out' sheets and bath blankets to this cause. We thank them for their generosity. Need a blanket? Contact me. We do request a donation for this service if at all possible, but it is not required.

Drop Off Blanket site info
Merrily We Quilt Along is our drop off site for quilts, blankets and afghans. Please visit her store, she carries a variety of fabric, thread, notions and even Bernina sewing machines. Go in and find something new or a fabric you can't live without. She is located at the northeast corner of Sunshine and 65.

Blanket totals
We are so blessed to have had schools, sororities, fraternies, church groups and new blankeeters step up to be a part of our chapter this year. Our total blankets since our inception is 7,048.

Springfield-Greene County Library "Reading Between the Cover's" Make a Blanket Day, July 21, 2012
Please mark you calendar on July 21, 2012, to assist both families and individuals in making blankets to be donated to local charities such as The Missouri Hotel, CASA and the Child Advocacy Center located here in Springfield. The hours are 10a-4p at The Library Center and the Library Station. I am in need of volunteers to work at both sites. Participants will bring their own 1.5 yard piece of fleece and a sharp pair of scissors. I have plenty of 4" square plexiglass templates to use for this project. If the participants want to keep the templates, hopefully to make more blankets to donate, that is fine. Each template has a Project Linus label so the donor will know who to contact upon completion of more blankets. Each participant will be given a Project Linus Blanketeer button for their service and small token of thanks. This is a huge project for us and the Springfield-Greene County Library staff. If you know of any girl scouts or church groups that are looking for service hours or community service, please direct them my way. I hope parents make this a family project with their children. I see so many good positives that can result from a MABD such as this. Any questions or want to sign up to help, please let me know. Thanks for everything that you all do to make our chapter a success, we have topped the 7,000 mark in blanket donations. Remember, we make a difference one stitch at a time.

PROJECT LINUS-SPRINGFIELD/BRANSON AREA MISSOURI
2612 E. Linwood • Springfield, MO 65804
phone: 417-886-0392

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