Project Linus of York will meet on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fourth United Methodist Church, 20 N. Lehman St., York. Project Linus is a volunteer nonprofit organization that creates new, handmade blankets and afghans for children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Volunteers do not need to know how to sew, as long as they can cut or tie a knot. Those who knit or crochet should bring yarn, needles, and patterns. Community members may also help by donating items, including yarn that is not wool, child-friendly fabric, fleece fabric, flannel, or white or cream thread.
All are welcome to attend. Attendees should bring their own lunch, and beverages and dessert will be provided. For more information, readers may contact 717-887-5448 or projectblankets@hotmail.com, visit http://www.facebook.com/ProjectLinusYork, or search for "Project Linus Movie" at http://www.youtube.com. In its six years, Project Linus has given away 12,791 blankets.
Project Linus has also announced it recently received donations from several organizations. Donations included $750 from the Wrightsville Social Club, $500 from the Columbia Fraternal Association, $500 from Walmart on East Market Street in York, $250 from Walmart in Shrewsbury, and $500 from the Harrisburg Kiwanis Youth Foundation. Additionally, St. Joseph School of York and Miss Pennsylvania prepared blankets and donated them to Project Linus as part of the 10,000 Acts of Kindness Campaign in York.
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