The Project Linus Chapter of Wake County, NC was started in 1996 by Susie Holmes. Over 50,000 blankets have been delivered to many local groups and agencies that help seriously ill or traumatized children who need a HUG from a blanket including: Wake Med Hospitals, Rex Hospital, Duke Hospital NICU, Safe Space (for children of abused women receiving support), Hospice (for their Reflections program for grieving children and teens), Make a Wish Foundation, the children at Salvation Army, Children's Flight of Hope, and Wake County Social Services.



Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Primrose Of Hilburn Daycare

The fantastic staff of Primrose at Hilburn Daycare 
made some beautiful fleece blankets for Project Linus! 
Thank you all so much!





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Thursday, August 23, 2018

How to make a fleece blanket

Here's a fun video that explains one way 
to make a fleece blanket. 
Enjoy!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

GiGi's Playhouse

Project Linus provides blankets to GiGi's Playhouse, a Down syndrome achievement center in Cary. Their work on embracing and accepting children with Down Syndrome was highlighted in the News and Observer on August 19, 2018. What a colorful place filled with cheerful people!



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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Good morning everyone! 
Melissa who picks up and labels for Project Linus, thought everyone would enjoy some photos of the latest blankets. 
I agree! Enjoy-









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