Ways to Help
Ways to Help
Whether you make blankets, donate supplies, give financially, or support a fundraiser, your generosity helps comfort children right here in Manatee County.
Donate NEW handmade blankets
New handmade blankets may be dropped off through our local drop-off partner:
Monetary donations
To make sure your gift goes directly to the Manatee County Chapter, please follow these steps carefully.
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Visit the national Project Linus donation page:
https://linus-project.networkforgood.com/ - Select “Local Chapter (type chapter & coordinator's names in donor scroll)” from the dropdown.
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TYPE under “Your Note for the Donor Scroll”:
Manatee County
You must specify this so the donation goes directly to the Manatee County Chapter.
Your Donation Makes a Difference
Every gift helps provide materials needed to create handmade blankets for children in Manatee County.
| Donation | What it provides |
|---|---|
| $20 | Package of twin blanket batting |
| $30 | 15 rotary blade replacements |
| $40 | Yarn for an afghan |
| $50 | Fabric for a quilt top |
| $75 | Large cutting mat |
| $100 | Yardage — 2 bolts of fabric — for quilt back |
| $125 | Complete twin-sized quilt materials |
| $150 | Roll/case of twin-sized batting |
| $250 | Very large roll of quilt batting |
Wish list
We will gladly accept quilting cotton, scissors, rotary cutters/blades, yarn (no wool), batting, thread, sewing notions (rulers/templates/mats/pins/needles); anything that relates to quilt making, crocheting or knitting.
How to Make a Monetary Donation – Step-by-Step Video
Watch this short walkthrough to make sure your donation is directed to the Manatee County Chapter.