Project Linus-Springfield/Branson Area Missouri

May 2013

News
Our chapter will celebrate our 5th year, January 31, 2013. We have made and donated 8,536 blankets at the end of March 31, 2013.

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Places We Donate to:

Chapter Coordinator:
Diane Richardson
Members:
South Central Child Advocacy Center of West Plains
CASA
Salvation Army
Child Advocacy Center of Springfield
Mercy Children's 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
Harmony House

Links Section

	PROJECTLINUS.ORG
	QUILTVILLE.COM
	CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
	KSPR LINK

Project Linus-Springfield/Branson Area Missouri

The Project Linus Mission Statement Project Linus is a 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 also 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 makes 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. We have made and donated 731 weighted blankets since chapter began in 2008.

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 northwest corner of Sunshine and 65.

Blanket totals
We are so blessed to have had schools, sororities, fraternites, church groups and new blanketeers step up to be a part of our chapter this year. Our total blankets since our inception is 8,536. This total is current as of March 31, 2013.

MABD July 20, 2013 at the Mid-Town Library at Jefferson and Central
Our second Make A Blanket Day will be held on July 20, 2013 at the Mid-Town Library from 10a-4p. We had such a great turnout last time and loved our venue with all the room we needed plus some. Please mark your calendar. We will have hotdogs, picnic fare for our meal. If you would like to bring a bag of chips or some cookies/brownies, please do. We will have water and tea for beverages. I am learning that the simpler we do things, the easier it gets. Everyone seems to like working on the fleece and it is the most requested blanket we make. It is easy to store and fold, plus it holds up to multiple washings. Lately, I have been contacted to speak to at least one church group or civic organization a week. The word is spreading about all our hard work we do for the children who need so much and have so little. All blankets will go to The Child Advocacy Center here in Springfield and our community service project will be the South Central Child Advocacy Center located in West Plains. Cosetta Wake handles the blanket making and donations for that center on behalf of Project Linus. She will let me know what their needs are and we will collect the requested items. No one is required to partipate but it sure feels good to do it. Thanks for everything that you all do to make our chapter a success. 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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