It is hoped a hat will meet...
a physical need for warmth and dryness during cold and stormy weather,
an emotional need of a feeling loved and cared about by the recipient of the hat,
and most importantly, a spiritual need by sharing a Gospel tract with each hat.


Since 2012, hats have been distributed to US 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.”

IMG_1494

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.*

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

The Hands to Hearts (H2H) will meet monthly

on the second Tuesday of each month

6PM to 8PM in room E-307 (unless otherwise noted).

Please use the Activity Center entrance near flag poles.

Meeting dates:

  • Sept 9
  • Oct 14
  • Nov 11 
  • No meeting in December 2025
  • January 13, 2026
  • February 10
  • March 10
  • April 14

  • May 12 

The annual "Yarn Drive" is held during the month of February.

H2H is accepting machine washable, gender neutral colors, and bulky yarns for
our current annual goal of over 1,000 hats ‘n tracts.
Please, no baby fine yarns. Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Got left over yarn? We’ll take it!

  • Marble size, golf ball, and baseball size left over yarns are perfect for our ministry. (Larger size yarn balls and new skeins of yarn are acceptable, too!)
  • Unfinished yarn projects (such as scarves, hats, afghans) that you’ve never gotten around to completing can be donated. We can unravel these items and reuse the yarn!

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

We sincerely appreciate your support and donations for this ministry.