Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
🎥 “Not everyone has a closet full of clothes. I wanted to change that.”
Hannah Sim and Aanaya Bhatia are proving that compassion and creativity can spark real change. Through The Mitten, a student-led nonprofit, they're repurposing gently used clothing and hygiene products to support under-resourced communities—bridging the gap between privilege and need while promoting sustainability.
Volunteering isn’t just about giving—it’s about restoring dignity. It’s about turning everyday items into lifelines and showing people they matter.
💬 In this episode of Voices of Change, Hannah and Aanaya share how witnessing homelessness in New York City inspired their mission, and how placing a single donation bin can ripple into warmth, health, and hope for someone in need.
Nominate a changemaker in your life for a Daily Point of Light: pointsoflight.org/daily-point-of-light
🎥 “Not everyone has a closet full of clothes. I wanted to change that.”
Hannah Sim and Aanaya Bhatia are proving that compassion and creativity can spark real change. Through The Mitten, a student-led nonprofit, they're repurposing gently used clothing and hygiene products to support under-resourced communities—bridging the gap between privilege and need while promoting sustainability.
Volunteering isn’t just about giving—it’s about restoring dignity. It’s about turning everyday items into lifelines and showing people they matter.
💬 In this episode of Voices of Change, Hannah and Aanaya share how witnessing homelessness in New York City inspired their mission, and how placing a single donation bin can ripple into warmth, health, and hope for someone in need.
Nominate a changemaker in your life for a Daily Point of Light: pointsoflight.org/daily-point-of-light
