Project Linus US based group with chapters worldwide devoted to providing blankets for seriously ill or traumatized children. Find out about the group and how you can contribute from their homepage. US based charity that provides handmade blankets for animals in shelters. Teddies for Tragedy Worldwide organization that provides handmade bears for children in need. A US based group of volunteers who provide handcrafted clothes and blankets for babies in hospital neonatal units.
Site includes some free patterns, information on how to donate, links to similar sites, etc.
Warm Up America Sponsored by the Craft Yarn Council of America, crafters are invited to knit or crochet a square that will be used in an afghan given to needy individuals in the United States. Their aim is to provide blankets and other warm items for families and individuals in homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and orphanages. Includes free patterns, printable donation tags, information on the project and how to donate. Inc. All rights reserved.