Project Linus, named after the cartoonist Charles Schulz’s endearing Peanuts character, was established in 1995. The nationwide non-profit group believes homemade blankets provide medicine for the soul – the same comfort Linus found in his ever-present blanket.
Project Linus, which began as one person knitting a blanket for a child with cancer, has morphed into chapters throughout the United States. The program distributes blankets to children of all ages who are in hospitals, shelters and social service agencies. Since its inception the organization has donated over two million blankets to children in need.
The Southwest Hartford Connecticut Project Linus Chapter is a volunteer organization dedicated to creating and delivering new handmade blankets to any child who may be in need of some extra comforting that only a beloved "blankie" can provide and to offer a worthwhile service opportunity for the benefit of children. To learn more about the history of Project Linus please visit the national website: www.projectlinus.org.
Project Linus, which began as one person knitting a blanket for a child with cancer, has morphed into chapters throughout the United States. The program distributes blankets to children of all ages who are in hospitals, shelters and social service agencies. Since its inception the organization has donated over two million blankets to children in need.
The Southwest Hartford Connecticut Project Linus Chapter is a volunteer organization dedicated to creating and delivering new handmade blankets to any child who may be in need of some extra comforting that only a beloved "blankie" can provide and to offer a worthwhile service opportunity for the benefit of children. To learn more about the history of Project Linus please visit the national website: www.projectlinus.org.