1000 Hearts kindness project

Changing the world, one heart at a time.

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Hello, I'm Sarah

I started 1000 Hearts in 2016 because I saw a need for simple acts of love and connection. I've always loved hand-sewing and wanted to make a tangible symbol of kindness that people could carry as a talisman against life’s darker elements.

Thus, 1000 Hearts was born from love and a desire to offer up something good and pure that would speak to the humanity in us all.

While I have amazing support from my family, friends and volunteers, 1000 Hearts is a very small social enterprise, so when it comes to production, sales, social media, emails, packaging and sending orders, it's just me. Please be patient if things take a little longer than you'd hoped.

I am delighted that so many people have joined me to create a global community of kindness. I hope you love it here.

~ Sarah De Jonge, founder & director

Sarah's Story

Our Hearts, Our Mission

We believe that small acts of kindness have a powerful impact, creating a groundswell of change for a more compassionate world. There is a large body of research that gives this belief a firm grounding in science.

Our hearts are our language of kindness, and we offer them as a symbol of care. They are made with love and carry this message with them.

Our mission is to share the benefits of kindness far and wide. We do this by sharing our hearts, even if they're a little wonky or imperfect. A heart full of love is the best kind of heart.

Thank you for being here,

Sarah.

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Pocket Hearts

Heart-Making Kits

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Shout out to Mads

This is my daughter Maddie (Mads). She's an amazing young woman and a talented artist, too. Original artwork on my website and in 1000 Hearts resources and products is all her work.

Maddie also volunteers her time, between rock climbing, university studies and working as a teacher's aide, to sort and package ALL my community hearts. She meticulously sorts through them, wraps them where needed and carefully chooses which ones go well together for our packs. You have to see her process to understand how much love goes into it.

Thanks Mads x

Some important stuff for you to know...

Please be kind to our planet, too. I make a huge effort to keep 1000 Hearts eco-friendly and ask that you help me with this. I use natural fibres, biodegradable cellophane for wrapping and minimise waste in every way I can. Please consider your impact on the environment when you make and share our hearts. It's fine to reuse, reduce and recycle in your heart-making practice, too.

Shipping information: I dispatch orders regularly, but if you need something urgently, please email me with details, so I can help. If I'm away or unwell, your order will be dispatched when I get back on deck - please allow time for processing. I offer a flat rate on international shipping, so the cost doesn't increase with the size of your order (tip - it's more economical to do one big order than several small ones!) Free shipping on orders over $100 currently only applies within Australia.

Testimonials

"The children who were bullied are going to school with hearts in their pockets to give them some extra brave."

Bek

"My rainbow baby project is very close to my heart and it seemed fitting to be able to incorporate 1000 hearts into them."

Peta

"We have shared tears and such love when these hearts find a home....With each stitch, I lovingly remember happier times."

Ingrid

“In a world full of turmoil and uncertainty, a simple thing like your hearts can make a difference”

Gemma

"Making hearts is therapeutic for me, it helps me heal from the difficulties I have faced and from the sad stories I am exposed to."

Jules

"1000 Hearts helped me see beyond my pain and misery to those who needed to know that someone else cared for them."

Lisa

"Always a wonderful experience purchasing from this store."

Gina

"A simply beautiful product that exceeded my expectations. The vibrancy of the colours are enough to make anyone smile!"

1000 Hearts customer

"Amazing seller. Great products for a good cause."

Audrey