At Loving Hugs, Inc., our mission is to help bring comfort and aid to the children,
individuals and families affected by war, poverty or natural disasters
throughout the world.
What We Do...
We collect new and "gently used" cuddly stuffed animals to send
to children in hospitals, orphanages, and refugee camps (IDP Camps) in countries that have
been devastated by war, poverty, or natural disasters; to give those children
something to hug close and hold onto, bringing them a small bit of
comfort during such difficult times.
We help to support women to learn new skills and
earn an income so that they may support their own young children. Read about
our project in Kinshasa, DRC, Africa where local women, mostly single mothers,
learn to make and deliver stuffed animals to
children in need in area orphanages, hospitals, and prisons.
We
help to support schools for children in impoverished areas. We support two schools in Kinshasa, DRC, Africa
by helping to raise funds to improve and enlarge their schools, support their
educational and vocational programs, and help create and fund programs for
future sustainability.
Who we are...
We are a small group of concerned individuals who are committed to make a difference in the lives of these children and families. Our
Board of Directors, volunteers, our U.S. Military personnel, humanitarian aid
workers, partners and supporters help to make Loving Hugs possible. But we could
not do it without YOUR HELP! Learn more about
us on our "About Us" page.
How YOU can help!
Donate new or "gently used" hugs (stuffed animals)
Organize a "Hug Drive"
Make a monetary donation
To learn more about how you can help, please visit our Giving
Page!
Loving Hugs, Inc. is a
501(c) (3) non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax.
Our tax identification number is: 26-0354646.
