One of the heartwarming (and head, neck, and hand warming) winter sights at the corner of Grove and Main streets in New Paltz is the mitten tree. For years during cold winter months, the mitten tree has been festooned with handmade hats, scarves and mittens created by members of the New Connexions UMC community. Handmade or store-purchased, we are in need of your donations to spread a little warmth to our community!
Hats, mittens and scarves are prayerfully packaged in clear plastic bags. A card for the recipient, saying we care about them and the item was given with love, is enclosed and the bag is hung on the tree.
Church folks knit all year long, share patterns and would be happy to have you join this effort. We have great teachers and are very supportive of all efforts. If knitting or crocheting is not your thing, you may want to purchase and donate an item.
If you are in need, check out the tree, take what you need, and receive our gift of love to you.