Our volunteers, known as “Blanketeers,” provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to children up to 18 years old who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need.

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All blanket styles are welcome (based on local needs) including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors.

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For ideas on patterns and projects for quilts, blankets & afghans, check out this page from the National Project Linus website.

Follow our Pinterest page for more patterns and inspriation.

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You may wish to coordinate or participate in a Make A Blanket Day. Some Blanketeers gather coworkers and hold an event at work.  Students, clubs and troops often work together to create a number of blankets.  Some chapters gather and make as many blankets as possible. Others hold an open house to simply collect blankets and materials. Together as a chapter, we can decide the best activities for our community and the materials we will need (fabric, fleece, yarn, food etc.) to accomplish them.

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Chapter coordinators are required to  be non-smokers and live in smoke-free homes.  We ask that our Blanketeers do the same.  Because many of the children who receive our blankets may already have compromised immune systems, we must ensure our blankets are free of smoke and chemical odors (including scented detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets) mold, mildew, and pet hair.