I’ve always loved to make things, whether it’s crocheting, knitting, or sewing.

 

This opportunity was able to combine my love for service and my love for crocheting. In this opportunity, I crocheted hats for children through the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans’s ACCESS pregnancy clinic.

 

Through this program, I was able to donate handmade hats, booties, and blankets to mothers in need. I was in contact with the volunteer director, and she instructed me to mail the items that I have made to her. I ended up crocheting two hats for 0-6 months old and mailing them to the address provided. The hats were fairly simple to make, and I already had the yarn to make them. It was a lot of fun getting back into an old hobby even though I hadn’t practiced for a few months.

 

Overall, it was a great experience knowing that something I made could have such a positive impact on families in need. I hope the families that receive the items I made appreciate them as much as I enjoyed making them.