To: Members of the Youth Commission
From: Abigail Reynolds, Vice Chair
Title
Service Project, Project Linus
Body
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Discussion
What is Project Linus?
Project Linus is a nonprofit organization that provides handmade blankets to children in need of comfort, love, and security. These blankets go to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Our Youth Commission project would directly benefit kids in Douglas County.
Purpose of the Project
Provide meaningful community service that directly helps children
Give Youth Commissioners a hands-on activity to work together as a team
Build awareness of Project Linus and how youth can make an impact through service
Project Details
Activity: Making fleece tie blankets
Beneficiaries: Children in hospitals, shelters, and other care settings
Facilitator: Karen L, Denver Representative for Project Linus and Abigail R, Youth Commission lead
Financial Information
Up to $1000 is budgeted for this project.
Recommendation
Thursday, November 13 from 5:00-7:00 at the Phillip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock
Conference Room F has been reserved
Castle View High School Student Government has been invited to participate in this service project.