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bears and friends

BEARS and FRIENDS

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This project collects donations of gently used/new stuffed animals to share a bit of snuggly comfort with children going through difficult situations.

As these kids often don't have much of their own, or at times leave their homes in haste, they are rarely able to bring much with them.

​After making sure these stuffies are clean and packaged cheerfully, we send them out as encouraging, huggable, portable gifts. 

1,765
STUFFIES SHARED
(as of 12.2024)

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

We would love your help in this effort to share comfort with children in tough places! Every stuffie makes a huge difference! You can:
  • donate gently used or new stuffed animals of any size
  • coordinate a "stuffie drive" among your friends, family, neighbors, and school friends
  • volunteer to clean (wash/dry) gently used stuffed animals so they are clean to share
  • donate funds to provide materials (stuffies, tags, packaging, delivery costs, etc)
  • pray for the kids that will receive Bears and Friends
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Each gently used or new stuffed animal should be free from rips/tears/stains.

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The Encouragement Project | PO Box 452 | Alpharetta, GA  30009
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678 . 951 . 6235
The Encouragement Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.. All gifts are tax deductible..

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  • home
  • about
    • about
    • newsletter archives
  • projects
    • bears & friends
    • hugs & kisses
    • sew it seams
    • simple gifts
    • the book drop
  • donate
  • contact