Residents across West Sussex are being invited to put their creative skills to good use by knitting, crocheting or felting white hearts for a special community kindness campaign.
The handmade hearts will be shared with passengers and railway staff at stations across the county on 26 November as part of the Your Community Cares campaign, which aims to spread kindness, encourage positive conversations and create welcoming spaces for everyone travelling by train.
About the Campaign
Alongside the hearts, information cards signposting people to specialist support services will be offered, helping raise awareness of where to turn for help if they're struggling.
The campaign, organised by the Southeast Communities Rail Partnership CIC in collaboration with West Sussex County Council's Community Safety and Wellbeing team, also supports wider efforts to tackle violence against women and girls and build safer, more connected communities.
Every heart counts. By donating one, you're helping us spread kindness, raise awareness of support services and remind people in our community that they're not alone.
Cllr Tracie Bangert, county council cabinet member for community support, fire and rescue, said the above.
If you're not a crafter yourself, but know friends or family who are, please encourage them to take part.
How to Take Part
Knit, crochet or create a white heart out of felt
Any pattern or design is welcome
Hearts should be no larger than 10 cm
Drop them off at any West Sussex library by Monday 16th November.
