HUGS PROJECT INCORPORATED
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HUGS is a great service for the troops...my son was a Marine killed in Iraq in November of 2005...We as parents had haeard of this serivce organization and they had sent 'love boxes' to him and other guys in his unit...prior to his death...After the shock and semi recovery we have found working with HUGS as a great comfort and source to feel we can help some other brave person. We have given both with our time and money --share the good HUGS has brought to so many
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
makes you feel good when you can help the troops - serving our country
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
feedback from the troops
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
very committed to the troops and great Americans
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
serve more of America's finest that are protecting our freedoms
Ways to make it better...
more room and more money and more helpers
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
spreading the word about their purpose and needs
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I have worked with the Hugs Chapter in Lilburn, Ga for several years now, and it's such a rewarding feeling to be able to do something for our Troops overseas in return for all they do for us. I look forward to the times that I can work with our group in making the hug ties, preparing packages or even gathering items for mailings. It's amazing how much something so 'trivial' to us, such as a Q-Tip can mean so much to someone in the 'fields'. It's the least I can do! I would like to thank the Oklahoma group for even starting the Hugs Project. It's touched so many lives. As a parent of a son who will be starting his military career in a couple of years, I'm relieved to know that there's a group like this that will help take care of some of his needs. Thanks Hugs Project - for all you do and for letting me help you do it!!!
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
seeing the pictures and letters from the receivers of the packages and had the self fulfillment of knowing I CAN do something to help those so far away.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
send a whole lot more packages out!!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
The only thing better than receiving a letter from home is receiving a package from home. The unfortunate reality is that many of our service members are forgotten or don't have a close circle of friends or family who regularly support them, especially while deployed. And even those troops who have support need to see and feel the gratitude of a grateful nation. The HUGS Project makes sure that our troops are not forgotten, that they understand they serve a nation that deeply appreciates their sacrifices. The packages sent by The HUGS Project to our deployed service members are done so well. The boxes are heartfelt and made with so much love and consideration. Not only are the boxes from the heart, but so many of the contents are useful in the field. From letters of thanks from grateful school children to foot powder and their famous COOL TIES, these packages make a difference to the individual troop and the morale of the unit he or she is serving. My personal experience with HUGS has been ongoing for nearly four months now. This past Christmas I served alongside hundreds of dedicated volunteers as nearly 4,000 troops received a HUG from home! It was an amazing experience I look forward to being a part of as long as our military is protecting our freedoms. What's more is that nearly every penny of every dollar in donations goes directly to the contents of the packages or to postage getting the boxes there. I highly commend the leadership of The HUGS Project for their tireless service and dedication to our miliary. From a former active duty Marine, I extend my highest commendation to the organization and the many incredible people that make up the volunteer force. You have a reputation for being faithful. So I salute you with a full-voiced "Semper Fi." Thank you for all that you do to support our troops around the world. Steven Anderson
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
witnessing the thousands of packages sent to our troops each year by hundreds of selfless volunteers and leaders.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
update the website to reflect the quality of the mission and the people accomplishing it.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the genuine love and appreciation they have for our military and our nation. It inspires me to be a part of the volunteer force.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
passionate, friendly, focused, dedicated, persistent, tireless, driven, kind, considerate, encouraging and loving.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make sure every troop serving in harm's way is recognized on a regular basis by a grateful nation.
Ways to make it better...
I had been involved a bit longer and known more of the volunteers.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
technological, logistical and financial. It seems there is always more need than ability to meet the needs.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I first heard of the HugsProject when I was home visiting my parents before deploying to Iraq. I made sure to donate what I could before leaving knowing first hand what Soldiers and Marines far from home are going through. I am currently deployed and part of a very small detachment unit and the HugsProject made us feel very special, no matter how many people we were. One of my soldiers missed the birth of his first child and the HugsProject was there, sending him warm wishes. I can't thank people enough who volunteer their time and keep the soldiers in their hearts and minds even after many years at war. Thank you HugsProject for doing what you do, you truely impact every recipient.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
they are truely there to support each and every Soldier, Marine, Airman, and Seaman. It doesn't matter where you are from or what your job they look to brighten the day of servicemembers with the little things that many people take for granted.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
HUGS Makes a difference for Troops and Volunteers I appreciate the impact that the HUGS Project has had on the families in our Girl Scout Troop. The HUGS Project is truly serving more than just the soldiers overseas- it is serving the volunteers and giving them a chance to have an impact on the world.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Hearing the stories of soldiers we were helping as told by the staff while we were working. The stories helped us understand the significance of every single thing we were making and packing in the boxes.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I just want to say THANK YOU to The Hugs Project for making meknow that someone back home loves me and respects the job I've been called upon to do for my county. They couldn't have a higher rating in my book. Is 5 as high as I can go? I want rate them even higher than that. How about a 100 plus? Can I do that? LCpl Justin Manford USMC currently deployed
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
lifting the spirits of THOUSAND of American troops who serve in the Middle East. When we say thank you, they reply, "No need, it's just our thanks to you". They call us heroes but THEY are the heroes. We couldn't do the job 'over there' without them.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
being able to share all my boxes with my buddies. When I tell them someone isn't getting any support from his own family, they adopt him out and he doesn't feel alone after that.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
well, I've never met any of them - we're total strangers and isn't that an amazing thing? I am blown away that they want to help people they will never meet.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
continue save the lives of America's military force by continuing to provide thousands of cooling ties (they call them 'hugs') that reduce body core temps by 5+ degrees. No one need die of heat stroke.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
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