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Project Linus
Project Linus is a 100 percent volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing love, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade, washable blankets and afghans lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."
Founded in 1995 by Karen Loucks-Baker of Parker, Colo., and named after the blanket-carrying character in the Peanuts comic strip, Project Linus now has over 300 chapters in the United States and has delivered over half a million security blankets to children around the world. The project has been featured in leading magazines and on the Rosie O'Donnell and Oprah Winfrey shows. For more information and a listing of national chapters, visit their Web site as www.projectlinus.org, which also has links to numerous free patterns to make crocheted, knitted or quilted blankets. You may also contact them at Project Linus National Headquarters, P.O. Box 5621, Bloomington, IL 61702-5621, (309) 664-7814.
Information about additional charities below.
 Arctic Ribbed Hat   Next time you brave the winter air, this stylish hate will keep you warm. Designed by Svetlana Avrakh. |
 Blossom Scarf and Hat This lovely hat and scarf set will be sure to keep you or a loved one warm this winter! Designed by Sarah Mehta. |
 Bobbles the Lamb Bobbles is a cuddly lamb that your child will be happy to snuggle. Designed by Kennita Tully. |
 Bundle of Joy Every mother of young children can use an extra blanket in which to wrap her bundle of joy. Designed by Linda May Rude. |
 Child's Lopi Cardigan This wool sweater will keep children warm on cool autumn school days. Make it with embroidered panels for girls, or make the front panels like the sleeves to appeal more to boys. Instructions are given for both. Designed by Gretta Howard. |
 Children's Two-Toned Pullover Our rugged sweater was designed in Christmas red and green, but be creative! Designed by Colleen Sullivan. |
 Christmas Bear Surprise a special youngster with a gift of a snuggly, cuddly teddy who'll be ever so happy to keep him company as he waits for Santa. And, while you're at it, why not make a few for your local charity, then tuck a tiny surprise in each bag! Designed by Karen Robison. |
 Diagonal Lace Afghan Looks great in your newborn's room! Make several and give to your local hospital charity. Designed by Diane Poellot. |
 Dotted Squares Pullover Children will love wearing this brightly colored sweater. Designed by Edie Eckman. |
 Friendly Critter Afghan Wrap up your little one with this exciting afghan! Designed by Kathleen Bernier Williford. |
 Hooded Scarf Bundle your little one in this warm winter wrap to keep chill winds away. Designed by Alice Hyche. |
 Infant's Mini-Cable Sweater Set Knit this delicate baby set for a special newborn. The complete set includes a sweater, bonnet and booties. Designed by Linda May Rude. |
 Jiffy Chenille Pullover Texture and color add extra style to this easy-to-make children's sweater. Designed by Celeste Pinheiro. |
 Lester the Lion Delight children 2 through 8 years old with this adorable sweater! Designed by Cindy Polfer. |
 Little Boy Blue Knit this delicate baby set for a special newborn. The complete set includes a vest, tam, booties and soft ball. Make a second set for a local charity! Designed by Emma L. Willey. |
 Quick and Easy Cap and Mittens This lovely hat and mitten set will be sure to keep you or a loved one warm this winter. Designed by Ann E. Smith. |
 Seaspray Stocking Cap An attractive look adding the benefit of warmth. Designed by Shirley Brown. |
 Sweet Dreams Afghan Your baby will have pleasant dreams wrapped in this soft afghan. Designed by Fatema Habibur-Rahman. |
 Turtleneck Sweater and Cap Children will find this sweater to be comfortable and warm. Have some fun and make it multicolored. Designed by Staff of Old Time Crochet magazine. |
 Wee Winter Warmers Thickly stitched in single crochets and post stitches, this tailored set of cap and fingerless mitts are just the thing to protect your little one from cold winds. Draw strings at the cuffs and a ribbon tie on the cap make adjusting for size easier. Designed by Jo Ann Burrington. |
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Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative Binky Patrol Hugs for Homeless Animals Junior Blind of America The Mongolian Quilting Center Helping our Lakota Families Project Sunshine Crafting For A Cause is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit organization making hand crafted items with all money raised going to charities for children and elders of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in SD and children at the UC Davis Pediatric Cancer Infusion Center in Sacramento. Prayerfully Yours/Sending Troops Prayers Ministry is a non-profit ministry of volunteers from around America that knit, crochet, loom and sew prayer cloths and shawls for people who need them and to our troops. Care Wear is a 501(c)(3) non-profit nationwide group of volunteers who provide handmade baby items to hospitals. Guideposts Knit for Kids Heartmade Blessings Caps for Kids Angels4Preemies The Shawl Ministry Blankets for Canada Society is a non-demoninational, non-profit charity that makes 8" squares to be joined together into blankets. Inspired by Warm Up America, Blankets for Canada distributes blankets to organizations who care for people without shelter and in need of warmth. Squares 4 Survivors |
Newborns In Need Project Linus National Headquarters Quilting Angels Quilts from Caring Hands Faith, Hope and Charity Stitches, Inc. Stitches From the Heart Hats for the Homeless Online Angels is a non-profit 501(C)3 charity that makes loveghans, crosses, angels to comfort and uplift those who are sick, dying, lost a loved one. We make baby items and send to Children's Hospitals, slippers, winter items to send to shelters & reservations. The Giving Heart is a 501(C)(3) non profit organization providing basic needs, assistance, acceptance and opportunities to the underprivileged, elderly, and those who otherwise are hindered in their desire to move forward. Granny Square Project is a ministry where crafters unite to create and donate hand crocheted and knitted squares to create afghans for critically ill babies and children. All afghans created will be donated to Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center Neonatal ICU in Waco Texas, as well as given directly to individuals as we come across them. Warm Hearts-Warm Babies donates items that are sewn, knitted, crocheted, and quilted for premature infants and babies in need. Quilts for Kids Sewing for Babies Warming Families Warm Up America! Warm Woolies is a non-profit organization whose volunteers knit warm clothing for poverty-stricken children who would otherwise suffer from cold. Soldiers' Angels |