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Sierra Vista Lions Club, Salvation Army invite community to Project Linus blanket‑making on June 14
Summary
The Sierra Vista Lions Club, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is hosting Project Linus blanket‑making for children in crisis June 14 at the Salvation Army Community Center; organizers said volunteers of any skill level can help.
Janet Morlock of the Sierra Vista Lions Club described the local Project Linus effort on the June 18 broadcast and invited residents to a community blanket‑making event Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army Community Center on Wilcox.
"If you can tie a knot, you can make a blanket with us," Morlock said, describing no‑sew fleece tying, quilt squares, crocheting and other handmade donations the group distributes to children in crisis. The club has partnered with the Salvation Army to expand workspace and community reach.
Morlock said the group has drawn volunteers ages 6 to 83 and has delivered blankets to local agencies: the sheriff's office keeps blankets in some patrol cars, fire departments and the hospital use them, and foster‑care agencies distribute them to children who need something of their own. She recounted past events that produced more than 80 blankets at a recent drive and said volunteers included scout troops, church groups and high‑school students.
The Lions Club will accept finished quilts and crocheted afghans and provide yarn and materials for participants. Morlock emphasized the community and social benefits of the events, noting that attendees sometimes form social connections and repeat volunteer commitments.
Discussion: project goals, volunteer recruitment and distribution channels for blankets. Direction: community members invited to join the June 14 event; Salvation Army to host the sessions. Formal action: none taken by a public body during the broadcast.
Clarifying details: community event date Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m.–noon; location Salvation Army Community Center on Wilcox; blankets distributed to sheriff's office, fire departments, hospitals and foster‑care agencies; volunteers ranged from children to older adults at recent drives.
Ending: Morlock encouraged anyone with a few minutes or an hour to participate and said the group will supply materials and guidance for no‑sew fleece projects.
