Hearts for Hope - One Small Way We Can Impact Newtown, CT

Like every person with a beating heart, mine goes out to everyone in Newtown, Connecticut. I've said countless prayers for everyone trying to cope with this impossible situation and have struggled with a way to make a positive impact in the aftermath.

I came across this post, which describes the "Hearts of Hope" project, intended to inject well-wishes and love into a heartbroken community. The post goes on to say:

In memory of the recent tragedy in Newtown we are hoping to come together as a community in the thought that those children are our children, and show the people of Newtown that we are in this together. So many of us watched the news with broken hearts and a feeling of helplesness. Here is the opportunity for all of us to show our love for Newtown, to let them know they are not alone. To let them know as they piece their lives back together that we are there to shed tears with them, pray with them, and help in anyway we can. 

Here is what you can do: Cut out a paper heart, decorate it, and write a message of love (positive messages only please). Address them to Hearts of Hope and send one or many and mail them to: 

Newtown Congregational Church 
14 West Street 
Newtown, CT 06470 

OR 

First Church Congregational 
148 Beach Road, 
Fairfield CT 06824 

We are going to take these hearts and cover Newtown with our love from around the world. We are going to take these hearts and hang them up in local businesses, churches, and banks so that no matter where the people of Newtown go they will be surrounded by love and reminded that from hate rises love and support. That humanity is still very much alive and if we band together with love and hope in our hearts we can accomplish so much more. It really does take a village...

Isn't this inspiring? I've been trying to get the word out locally so that we can spread some of our Canadian cheer. Please join me in this effort!

I sat down with my boys (ages 4 and 3) and I told them that there are some sad people and we're doing this to help them be happy. They were eager to do that!

Our finished product

The boys were excited to play with my washi tape. We're all excited to get them in the mail. If you take part in this event, please link up with your project! If you're doing something for Newtown, please share!