Charles M. Schulz had a few unforgettable stories behind the creation of his Peanuts characters, though one of the best is about Linus van Pelt.

The San Diego chapter of Project Linus, based in Pacific Beach, has donated more than 50,000 handmade blankets to children and teens since the chapter was founded in 1987.

A local not-for-profit group of quilters and blanketeers is providing the warmth of handmade blankets to children and teenagers experiencing illness or difficulty in their lives.

Another friend told me, ' You should be doing Project Linus if you want to make blankets for kids,' that's how it started." The minimum size is 36 inches by 36 inches for infants, and they go up ...

Nov. 28—In the "Peanuts" franchise,Linus is rarely seen without his comfort and security blanket. That same mindset is what the national non-profit Project Linus hopes to accomplish through its ...

Oct. 2—COLUMBIA BASIN — Blankets are small things, but for a child who's been through a hard time, a blanket can be a real comfort, and the folks with Project Linus aim to make sure there are ...

Carroll County Project Linus is a nonprofit organization that makes, gathers and donates blankets to facilities that serve children in need such as hospitals, social service organizations, schools ...

Happiness is a warm blanket, made with love. If you enjoy quilting, knitting or sewing, come to Project Linus’ next gathering at the Davis Senior Center, 646 A St., from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, ...

Linus blankets are big hugs for children who need a little extra comfort, says Katy resident Sally Burns, the Houston Project Linus coordinator. "We are touching the lives of so many children in ...

On Feb. 15, University of Maine students celebrated the last day of the annual Winter Carnival by participating in Project Linus’ National Make-A-Blanket Day. Students were provided with materials and ...

Project Linus' annual make a blanket day has Debates and volunteers working. It provides a sense of comfort, gifting hand-made blankets to children who are seriously ill or traumatized.