It is hoped a hat will meet...

a physical need for warmth and dryness in cold and stormy weather,

an emotional need by reminding the recipient that they are loved and cared for, and most importantly,

a spiritual need through the sharing of a Gospel tract with each hat.


Since 2012, hats have been distributed to the U.S. Military in Afghanistan through Daughters of the American Revolution, Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, Angel Tree Prison Ministry, Pro-Life groups, hospitals, rescue missions, homeless shelters, orphanages, street ministries, foreign missionaries, various other groups, and to individuals passing by anytime, anywhere...possibly “entertaining angels unawares.”

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WHO CAN GET INVOLVED?

Hands to Hearts invites adults, 18 years and older, experienced in crocheting or knitting to join us in making basic hats for all ages. Hat patterns and yarn will be provided. Participants need to supply their own crochet hooks or knitting needles. We do have a few hat looms available, if needed.

For further information please contact Carol Purington (ministry coordinator) at lettucerejoice@yahoo.com 
  H2H Feb 26 Hats  

 

MEETING DATES and TIMES:

Hands to Hearts (H2H) meets monthly - the second Tuesday of each month
January-May and August-November
6 - 8 PM in room E-307 (unless otherwise noted)

 

Please use the Activity Center entrance near the flag poles.

 

Meeting dates
in 2026:
  • January 13
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 14
  • May 12
  • August 11
  • September 8
  • October 13
  • November 10
    

 

The Annual H2H Yarn Drive is held in February.

 Yarn Drive 2026

 

 

 

 

H2H is accepting machine washable,

gender neutral colors,

and bulky yarns

for our current annual goal of making

over 1,000 hats, which will have Gospel tracts.
 

Look for white collection baskets at the entrances during the entire month of February.

 

 

 

YES! CLEAN, any amount of yarn is greatly appreciated.

 

 

No superfine, fine, or light yarns, please,

especially if you are purchasing new.

 

 

Medium and Bulky would be best.

(Note differences in the chart to the right.)

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THROUGHOUT THE YEAR...If you've got left over yarn? We’ll take it!

  • Left over yarns are perfect for our ministry. 
  • Unfinished yarn projects (such as scarves, hats, afghans) - GREAT! We would love to help you recycle the yarn! Please kindly wash the partial projects, if you don't mind.

We sincerely appreciate your support and donations for this ministry.

For further information please contact Carol Purington (ministry coordinator) at lettucerejoice@yahoo.com

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