The Denver Chapter of Project Linus

Denver is the founding chapter of Project Linus. In 1995, Karen Loucks Rinedollar was moved by a story about a young child finding comfort in a security blanket during a difficult time. Inspired by the Peanuts character Linus — who carried his beloved blanket everywhere — Karen had a simple idea: what if children facing illness, trauma, or uncertainty could each receive a handcrafted blanket of their own?

From her home in Denver, Colorado, Karen launched Project Linus. What began as a local effort quickly captured the hearts of volunteers across the country. Chapters formed in cities and towns nationwide, each one staffed entirely by volunteers who donate their time and materials to create blankets for children in need.

Today, Project Linus has delivered more than 10 million blankets to children facing illness, trauma, abuse, and uncertainty. Denver remains the founding chapter — the place where one woman's simple belief that kindness matters changed the lives of millions.