In coordination with Project Night Night, The Linus Foundation has teamed up to provide special care packages to homeless and transient children in shelters across the country.

The care packages consist of tote bags filled with simple essentials that will make these children feel a bit of comfort in tough times. Contents include: stuffed animals, books and blankets.

The following cities participated nationwide:

Many thanks to all of those who contributed! The initiative was a huge success, with final donations reaching over $26,000 from 10 local communities allowing The Linus Foundation to donate over 1,300 care packages to homeless and transient shelters nationwide.

Click here to view the contents of the final release announcing the foundation's milestone. Stay tuned for additional programming opportunities in 2010.

Click here to view the information packet. 

Click here to view shelter thank you.