Project Linus-Springfield/Branson Area Missouri

February 2012

News
Our chapter celebrated our 4th year, January 31, 2012. We have made and donated 6,540 blankets at the end of December 31, 2011.

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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 took in 515 Blankets for the 4th quarter of 2011 which brings us to a grand total of 2,480 for the year. 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 6,540.

February 18, 2012 Make A Blanket Day
We will be having another Make A Blanket Day on February 18, 2012 at Ozarks Food Harvest Community Room, hours are 9-12 that day. Everyone can bring whatever they would like to work on that day with fleece being our primary project. I will be making my traditional chicken and noodles. Please feel free to bring cookies/brownies/cupcakes for dessert. We usually have about 20 people at one time. All blankets made/collected will go to Mercy Hospital, formerly called St. John's, we will collect much needed items for The Child Advocacy Center here in Springfield. I will be in touch with Linda Regan as to what their most needed items are and pass on the info to all of you. I ask that everyone bring at least $3 to donate to Ozarks Food Harvest for the use of their facilities. Look forward to seeing you in February.

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

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