The Full Story
About Project Linus
Project Linus National Headquarters is located in Belton, Missouri. National President Patty Gregory and Vice President Mary Balagna direct and orchestrate the activities of Project Linus chapters located across the United States. Patty has been involved with the organization in the Kansas City area since April 2000 and Mary in Central Illinois since late 1998, as chapter coordinators and now as directors and officers. Mary also maintains a very busy chapter, donating an average of 350 blankets every month to local children. With chapters in all 50 states, Project Linus continues to grow. Blankets are collected locally and distributed to children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere that a child might be in need of a big hug.
Mission
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.”
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Provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.
Project Linus Goals
To maintain and exceed the current level of quality service and compassion, despite unprecedented growth, for the children and families receiving new handmade comfort across the country.
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To sustain and support the over 300 chapter coordinators, and newly formed chapters through ongoing training, communication and appreciation efforts.
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To remain responsive and grateful to an estimated 80,000 volunteers nationwide.
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To secure funding to support the general operating expenses and program services of the organization, thus providing opportunity for the fulfillment of our mission.
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To concentrate full effort and energy on the mission of Project Linus.
