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Our mission is to give hope to those seeking comfort and refuge in our local communities from violence and conflict.
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Our Mission
Everyone needs respect, love, and peace, in their lives, regardless of the traumatic events from which they seek refuge. We strive to share these divine gifts, which knit our hearts together as children of God, no matter our personal differences or circumstances.
Our Vision
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In 2007, a small group of elderly women began knitting hats and scarves for people in need. With the faith and dedication of our Founder, Linda Simmons, along with countless individuals who saw her vision, what started as 100 handmade gifts has grown into a statewide nonprofit that has touched the lives of more than 74,000 individuals.
Today, Hearts Knit Together provides thoughtfully assembled care packages — filled with clothing, hygiene items, toys, and messages of hope — for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and refugees. With the support of volunteers, donors, and 30+ partner agencies located throughout Utah, we bring light and dignity during the darkest moments of over 6,000 individuals each year.
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Our Story
Who We Serve
Hearts Knit Together partners with compassionate agencies across Utah who distribute our comfort kits directly to survivors. The following organizations are approved partners who have received kits in the past or are eligible to order as needs arise. Your support to Hearts Knit Together directly also supports each one of these agencies.
New Hope Crisis Center- Brigham City
Gentle Ironhawk Shelter- Blanding
Canyon Creek Women's Crisis Center-Cedar City Safe Harbor- Kaysville
CAPSA- Logan
Seekhaven- Moab
YCC Family Crisis Center- Ogden
Peace House- Park City
Coleen Quigly Crisis Center- Price
Center for Women and Children in Crisis-Provo New Horizons Crisis Center-Richfield
DOVE Center- St. George
Pathways- Tooele
Women's Crisis Center- Vernal
South Valley Services- West Jordan
YWCA Women In Jeopardy-SLC
Weber County Sherriff's Department
Salt Lake Unified Police Department
Utah Youth Village- SLC
Connect 2 Kids-Ogden
Grandfamilies Program- Wasatch Mental Health Holding Out Help-Draper
Department of Juvenile Justice - SLC
Victims of Crime- SLC
Women of the World- SLC
Sexual Assault Services in Brigham City
DOVE Center Hospital Response Team- St George Logan Regional Hospital
Moab Regional Hospital
St George Regional Hospital
St Marks Hospital
Spanish Fork Hospital
UCASA
Utah Workforce Services-Refugee Program Catholic Community Services- Refugee Program
Asian Association of Utah- Refugee and Trafficking
Lifting Hands International- American Fork
Our Kits
Every comfort kit from Hearts Knit Together is thoughtfully assembled by volunteers using donated items. Each one is designed to provide hope, dignity, and a reminder that someone cares. Our goal is simple — to help someone in crisis begin to heal.​​​​​​​​
What We Provide
Hearts Knit Together distributes four main types of comfort kits throughout Utah, each tailored to meet the unique needs of those we serve:
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Shelter Kits – For women and children escaping domestic violence.
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Sexual Assault Survivor Kits – For individuals receiving care after assault.
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Refugee Kits – For families rebuilding their lives after displacement.
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Police and Child Comfort Kits – For children who experience sudden crisis or loss.
Each kit is carefully customized to meet the unique needs of those who receive it. Because we include so many thoughtful essentials, the list of contents is extensive. Click the buttons below to see what’s inside each type of kit.
