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Full Resource Name:

Project Linus

Address

20212 Peachland Blvd
New Day Christian Church
Port Charlotte, FL 33954

(941) 627-4364

www.projectlinus.org

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Description:

Locally, Project Linus volunteers knit, crochet and quilt new blankets to be given to comfort children who are in crisis. Bedding/linens not provided. The program just makes blankets to give kids from birth to age 18 in need of a hug due to illness, trauma, homelessness, abuse or anything else that causes the need. The organization's volunteers feel needed and proud of the work they do to produce a blanket to help a child. Members teach anyone interested in crocheting, knitting or quilting. The blankets are given to children in Charlotte County.

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

BOCC Charlotte 211 Call Center (Gov't)

Date of Official Change:

April 30, 2019

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

20212 Peachland Blvd
New Day Christian Church
Port Charlotte, FL 33954

Mailing

25243 Lahore Lane
Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Contacts

Nancy McKeel

Primary Contact

Chapter Coordinator

(941) 627-4364

mckeelrnj@comcast.net

Phone Numbers

Main Phone

(941) 627-4364

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Services

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Comfort Items for Distressed Adults/Children

Description

Locally, Project Linus volunteers knit, crochet and quilt new blankets to be given to comfort children who are in crisis. Bedding/linens not provided. The program just makes blankets to give kids from birth to age 18 in need of a hug due to illness, trauma, homelessness, abuse or anything else that causes the need. The organization's volunteers feel needed and proud of the work they do to produce a blanket to help a child. Members teach anyone interested in crocheting, knitting or quilting. The blankets are given to children in Charlotte County.

Hours

9AM -11AM Wednesday at New Day Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd, PC 9AM -11AM Friday at FGCU's Herald Court Centre, 117 Herald Court, Unit 211, PG

Eligibility

Anyone wanting to volunteer to make blankets

Fees

No fees

Intake Procedure

Call

Languages

English

Service Area

Charlotte

Geography Served

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  • Florida
    • Charlotte County

    Contact

    Name:
    Nancy McKeel
    Title:
    Chapter Coordinator
    Phone:
    941-627-4364
    Email:
    mckeelrnj@comcast.net

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    941-627-4364
    Type:
    Main Phone
    Name:
    Main Phone
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    Sewing/Needlecraft Volunteer Opportunities

    Description

    Locally, Project Linus volunteers knit, crochet and quilt new blankets to be given to comfort children who are in crisis. Bedding/linens not provided. The program just makes blankets to give kids from birth to age 18 in need of a hug due to illness, trauma, homelessness, abuse or anything else that causes the need. The organization's volunteers feel needed and proud of the work they do to produce a blanket to help a child. Members teach anyone interested in crocheting, knitting or quilting. The blankets are given to children in Charlotte County.

    Hours

    9AM -11AM Wednesday at New Day Christian Church, 20212 Peachland Blvd, PC 9AM -11AM Friday at FGCU's Herald Court Centre, 117 Herald Court, Unit 211, PG

    Eligibility

    Anyone wanting to volunteer to make blankets

    Fees

    No fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call

    Languages

    English

    Service Area

    Charlotte

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Florida
      • Charlotte County

      Contact

      Name:
      Nancy McKeel
      Title:
      Chapter Coordinator
      Phone:
      941-627-4364
      Email:
      mckeelrnj@comcast.net

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      941-627-4364
      Type:
      Main Phone
      Name:
      Main Phone
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