Project Linus Mid Shore Chapter Serving Queen Anne

Project Linus. Mid. Shore Chapter Serving Queen Anne, Kent, Talbot, & Caroline Counties Gregory Couch

Project Linus National charitable organization Over 5, 850, 380 blankets delivered in US since 1995 All blankets are handmade by volunteers called Blanketeers Blankets are donated to children in need Anyone 0 -18 years old

Project Linus Mission FIRST 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. ” SECOND Provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

Project Linus New Chapter Services kids in need in Mid. Shore counties Queen Anne Kent Talbot Caroline No chapter before, but Anne Arundel county helped at Easton Memorial Hospital Chapter Coordinator- Kim Couch Head Blanketeer- Greg Couch

Project Linus Activities So Far Started a blanket drive at Bayside Elementary School Collected blankets made by teachers, students, parents, and volunteers Collected supplies to make blankets Blanket donation made at Easton

Project Linus Future Plans Keep making blankets Recruit volunteers Quilting groups Girl scouts (can earn Project Linus patches) Anyone who wants to help Contact donation sites Shelters Sherriff's’ Offices Social services offices

Project Linus How Can You Help? Help us find places to receive blankets Tell your county about Project Linus Use www. smile. amazon. com with “Linus Project” as the charitable organization Works exactly the same as regular amazon, but amazon donates part of the purchase price to the charity you pick

Thank You! Greg Couch Kim Couch Head Blanketeer Chapter Coordinator projectlinusmdmidshore@yahoo. com