Project Linus is a national non- profit organization that provides security through a blanket to seriously ill, traumatized or medically fragile children ages 0-18, who may be experiencing a traumatic period in their lives. Volunteers, known as "blanketeers", make new handmade blankets. All styles of blankets are welcome, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child friendly colors.
The local chapter of Project Linus has been in exis- tence for a year and one-half and has distributed over 800 blankets to children. In response to September 11, the chapter donated 1,000 blankets. The National project required a total of 10,000 blankets for the children affected by 9/11.
President of Project Linus, Persephone Agrafiotis, who is also a past president of Epsilon Tau Chapter accepted chapter member donations of gift certificates to Staples, knit blankets, yarn, office supplies, materials for quilts and many other useful items.
If you would like further information about this won- derful community service, you may e-mail at
[email protected] or send inquires to Project Linus, P.O. Box 5621 Bloomington, IL 61702-5621.
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