Since our start in October 2003, the Philadelphia, PA Chapter
has delivered over 11,900 blankets to children in need of a big hug.
Camp Erin Update:
This year, Camp Erin was held the weekend of May 15, 2009. We delivered 92 beautiful quilts for the
children attending this year's camp.
My thanks to everyone who created the wonderful quilts.
Janet met with the 5th grade class at Frankford Friends School. the class completed 6rag quilts and
2 fleece blankets. They did a terrific job and the quilts & blankets were just wonderful.
Frankford Friends School 5th grade class
The class completed and presented Janet with their quilts.
Philadelphia
Chapter
Project Linus Drop off sites:
AC Moore
Roosevelt Blvd,
Northeast Philadelphia
AC Moore
Street Rd
Warminster
Mention Project Linus when you are
purchasing yarn for blankets and receive a 10% discount.
I also have a drop site in Center City, Philadelphia.
Please contact me for drop off information for this site.
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See the new page with Camp Erin photos.
A few of the blankets recently received.
National Statistics as of March 31, 2009
Blankets Donated: 3,005,973
Chapters: 405
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, 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.
Q. What type of blanket does Project Linus accept?
A. Project Linus accepts all styles
of blankets… you don’t have to be an expert! Blankets may be quilted, tied, knitted, crocheted or fleece, etc.
They must be new, handmade, and washable. Elaborate or simple, they are all beautiful to a child.
Q. What about sizes?
A. Project Linus accepts blankets in all sizes. We donate to children infants through teen years, so any size
is appropriate.
Q.
Do the children keep the blankets?
A. Absolutely. Project Linus
blankets are a gift for them to keep and take home.
Project Linus is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Anyone, any age can help these children. It’s
within your power to make a difference!
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