PROJECT LINUS

SERVES: Critically ill and traumatized children

$100 or more provides an outing to a local sporting event (Dallas Cowboys, Rangers or Mavericks game) complete with a limousine ride, food and drinks.

Donate a new, unwrapped toy for patients to enjoy on Christmas Eve at Children’s Medical Center. Drop-off locations include Dougherty’s Pharmacy at 5959 Royal.

CONTACT:

Annette Leslie 972.713.4030 carsonlesliefoundation.org

The local Project Linus chapter unites quilters under one cause — comforting children during difficult times. Volunteers gather regularly to make blankets for patients at hospitals including Medical City Children’s and Children’s Medical Center as well as for kids of fallen soldiers. Project Linus focuses on homemade blankets rather than store-bought because they carry extra-special meaning for the recipients. Since it began in 2004, the Dallas chapter has donated more than 33,000 blankets.

VOLUNTEER: Quilters meet on the first Saturday of each month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Midway Hill Christian Church, 11001 Midway. Bring your own supplies, plus a dish for a pot-luck lunch. If you prefer to make blankets at home, the nearest dropoff location is at Golden D’or Fabric Outlet, 10795 Harry Hines just south of Walnut Hill.

DONATE: The group relies 100 percent on donations for supplies such as sewing kits to help new members get started.

CONTACT: pldallas.org

Is your schedule keeping you from spending time with your loved ones? Does an elderly person in your life need a visit from someone who cares?

We offer a one-on-one, planned conversation service for older adults. Whether through telephone, visits, or excursions