- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Make comfort blankets for local children in need
ORGANIZATION: Project Linus - San Jose, CA / South Bay Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Individuals and groups alike can help provide comfort to local children in need by making and donating new, handmade, washable blankets in child friendly colors and patterns (or donate supplies for making blankets). Our volunteers (known as "blanketeers") make blankets throughout the year, as there is always a need. One of the most popular projects is the single layer "no-sew" fleece blanket, made of 1-1/2 or 2 yards of "kid-friendly" patterned fleece. Monthly 'gatherings' take place where blanketeers come together to share ideas and completed projects (usually the 4th Tuesday of the month - times vary 1pm or 7pm every other month). We also have drop-in "Sew Days" twice a month (1st Thursday and 3rd Wednesday - see webiste www.sjlinus.org for details) - blanket making of all types takes place there - come enjoy blanket making with other blanketeers. Join us and get new ideas for quilts, crocheted and knitted afghans, fleece and other types of blankets. All are welcome. There are drop-off sites throughout Santa Clara County where you may take your completed projects. For blanket-making instructions, details on 'gathering' dates and times, drop-off site locations and much, much more - see our web site at www.sjlinus.org or contact us at sjlinus@comcast.net.
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About Project Linus - San Jose, CA / South Bay Chapter
Location:
11061 S Stelling Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014, US
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. Anyone, any age, can help these children. It is within your power to make a difference!
Description
Project Linus welcomes blankets including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child friend colors and patterns. Blankets must be new (made of new materials), handmade and washable. You don't have to be an expert with a sewing machine, knitting needles or a crochet hook, or even know how to sew! Elaborate or simple, these blanket gifts are all beautiful to a child.
Project Linus accepts blankets in most any size. We donate to children ages infant through teen so many sizes are appropriate. The typical size is 45"x60", though infants can use blankets as small as 36"x36" (No fringe on baby blankets please!) and teens up to 54"x72".
The vast majority of the blankets made by our local chapter remain in our area. If special needs arise nationally, we may also support these (such as Hurricane Katrina and the San Diego Fires).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Welfare
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 8