PROJECT LINUS

  • Mission: To offer love, a sense of security, warmth, and comfort through handmade gifts. 
  • Origin: Founded in December 1995 by Karen Loucks (Rinedollar) after she read a magazine article about a young cancer patient who found comfort in a special blanket during chemotherapy. 
  • Name Inspiration: Named after Linus van Pelt, the character from the Peanuts comic strip who is well-known for always carrying his security blanket.
  • Impact: Over 10 million blankets have been distributed to children across the United States.
  • Structure: A network of over 300 local chapters across all 50 U.S. states is run entirely by volunteers (known as "blanketeers").
How It Works
  • Blanket Types: Volunteers knit, crochet, quilt, or make no-sew fleece blankets.
  • Quality Standards: Blankets must be brand-new, washable, and free of strong odors, pins, or unsafe embellishments (like buttons or beads).
  • Distribution: Blankets are handed out locally to hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, and disaster relief centers.

If you are interested in donating a LINUS Quilt, contact Mary Holdmeyer (816) 

Quilts: 3 layers (top, batting, backing) securely quilted or tied (with ties no more than 6 inches apart), typically made of 100% cotton or flannel.

  • Baby / Infant: Minimum 36" x 36" (up to roughly 40" x 40")
  • Child / Toddler: Around 40" x 50" to 45" x 60"
  • Teen: Around 50" x 60" up to 60" x 72"