This is a charity to which I have donated money or homemade blankets for over a decade. Project Linus is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization with a two-fold mission:

First, 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 and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."

Second, to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

As my husband and I moved across the country I have worked with various Project Linus chapters in New Jersey, North Carolina, Maryland, California, Idaho and Missouri. You can donate to the national organization or find a local chapter and donate to them. They have need of cash (name a non-profit that doesn’t!) yarn, fabric, and volunteers. This charity has been highlighted in many magazines and talk shows because of its impact on youth and their families. If you wish to learn more, the national web site is:

http://www.projectlinus.org