Just a sampling of the many Project Linus events in 2021 that we host here at PLACE
(Project Linus Activity Center Extraordinaire).
In the news...
On March 23, 2021 the article "Project Linus provides handmade blankets to bring comfort to sick children" was published in The Ligonier Echo. It spotlights the enthusiastic blanketeers at the Heritage United Methodist Church. Click here to see the excerpt of that article.
Then on December 15, 2021 the article "Project Linus provides blankets to children in crisis" appeared in the Observer-Reporter. The piece reports on the impact Project Linus as had in Washington and Greene counties as well as the Mon Valley. Click here to see a copy of that article.
Donations received
We have struggled financially since the March '20 shutdown of the storefront. Traditionally we had three events yearly with BNY Mellon employees, however we had no BNY Mellon events in '20 nor '21. In addition, the Kohls initiative generated less money than pre-Covid. Because of these setbacks we are especially appreciative of the generous donations we received in 2021. To see the list of donations Click here.
June 26 drop off
Thank you to all of those who dropped off blankets!
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One of the boxes of yarn one of our volunteers donated to us. Thank you! |
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The Crochet Circle meeting at The Whitehall House. |
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Our second batch of 350 blankets off to Allegheny County Children and Family Services. |
September 25 drop off
Thank you to all of those who dropped off blankets!
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These high school students have recently arrived in the Keystone Oaks School District. They are from Turkey, Mexico and Guatemala. These blankets from Project Linus will keep them nice and warm in Pittsburgh. |
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Our chapter recently gave over 100 blankets to The Watson Institute in Bridgeville PA. Here are two of the students with their handmade hugs made by our wonderful blanketeers! |
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This bin is overflowing with blankets made by the good folks at Orchard Hill Church in the North Hills! |
December 4 drop off
Thank you to all of those who dropped off blankets and picked up kits!
