the encouragement project
home
about
about tep
newsletter archives
projects
bears & friends
hugs & kisses
sew it seams
simple gifts
the book drop
donate
contact
BEARS and FRIENDS
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.
1,185
STUFFIES SHARED
(as of 12.2023)
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 new or gently used 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 new or gently used stuffed animal should be free from rips/tears/stains.
home
about
about tep
newsletter archives
projects
bears & friends
hugs & kisses
sew it seams
simple gifts
the book drop
donate
contact