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Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit with a twofold mission:
First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traimatized 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 way for service opportunity for individuals and groups in local communities, for the benifit of children.
Saturday, February 20,2010
Adventure 212 in Stevens Point
11am - 5pm
If you would like to help, please contact meet PortageWood.WI@projectlinus.org Here is an easy light weight blanket idea:
Blankets for Haiti Children
Project Linus needs your help making 20,000+ blankets to send to Haiti for the children displaced by the earthquake. Our chapter is pledging 150 blankets to this effort. Please help!
Blankets may be dropped off at any of the below locations by February 20th or may be dropped off on Make A Blanket Day. Please attach a note with your name and e-mail or address and if you would like the blanket to go to Haiti.
Please remember to follow PL guidelines for these blankets and keep in mind the warm climate. ( single layer fleece blanket patterns are available on this site and on the National website )
Thanks for your help. God Bless!
Take two pieces of flannel ( about 40" X 54" ) Place right sides together. Sew around the edge, leaving some space to turn inside right. After you turn it, flatten and sew around the edge to secure. Kinda like a receiving blanket only bigger.
Project Linus welcomes blankets of all styles. including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors & materials.
Blankets should be Handmade
using NEW materials and must be washable.Blankets should be of Good Quality and free from contaminates such as mold, mildew, smoke smell and chemicial smells. * Including strong smells from laundry detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Remember a good number of these blankets are going to children who are VERY ill and we need to do our best to help them get better.
Choosing the perfect Blanket
Project Linus provides blanket hugs to kids 0 - 18 years old
No matter your size, you can always use a hug!
Although Project Linus accepts blankets of any size here are some suggestions:
* Baby: 30" X 36"
* Toddler: 36" X 40"
* Child: 40" X 54"
* Teen: 45" X 60" to 50" X 72"
The most used sizes are 40" x 54"
Stevens Point
Hegan's Sew & Vac
3005 Post Road
Centeral WI Children's Museum
CenterPoint Marketplace
Walgreens Home Health Care
5525 Clem's Way
Marshfield
Sew Smart
125 S.Central Ave
After Hour Creations
1509 McMillian
Wisconsin Rapids
The Cotton Thimble
540 Daly Ave.
Where You Blankets Go:
Blankets made by blanketeers here in Portage & Wood Counties, stay her in Portage & Wood Counties! However, on occasion when disaster hits, like with Katrina or recently with Greensburg,KS, some blankets may be sent to help other communities.
Hospitals receiving blankets:
St.Joseph's in Marshfield St. Michael's in Stevens Point Riverview in Wisconsin Rapids.
Social Agencies:
Personal Developement Center in Marshfield
Family Crisis Center, Stevens Point
My Suff Foundation Camp HOPE for Kids Salvation Army Hope Center, Stevens Point Portage County Foster Care This list will grow over the year as I make connections. If you know of a child who is in need of a "hug" through a blanket, please contact me.
