HUGS is the best that I have seen for a nonprofit org doing service for our troops. The greatest thing I personaaly admire is that when one submits a soldiers name they ship a package. The next best i... text
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The HUGS Project provides a service to our fighting men that can't always be known to those within the program and those that receive the packages. I provide dollars and goods to the project and I know that when a soldier receives a package his/her heart and spirit is raised to a new level.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
HUGS is the best that I have seen for a nonprofit org doing service for our troops. The greatest thing I personaaly admire is that when one submits a soldiers name they ship a package. The next best is the receivers are so proud to receive not only the goodies but also the personal items. HUGS could not do it a\ny better.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The people that I met were courteous and very business like. They didn't discriminate or question any name submitted.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
I support The Hugs Project because I support our troops. Hugs people do a great job of boosting their morale. My son's in the military and has received care packages from the group. It has meant a lot to him that someone cared enough to make or gather so many thoughtful items and send as a gift from home.
Several handmade items are adapted to fit the special circumstances of combat troops. For example, board games are made of fabric to be light and easily transported. The cooling neckties make life a little more bearable in the desert, and they have been known to actually save lives.
Just a great organization.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
Although I am not physically able to volunteer at The Hugs Project, my Mother and I donate fabric to this organization. I have also gotten donations of tooth brushes, tooth paste and dental floss from my dentist. I have family members who have donated their time. My daughter is an Extreme Couponer and has donated hygiene items, non-perishable food items. Our family LOVES our military men and women and The Hugs Project is a remarkable organization. God Bless America and this organization for their hard work.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I had a military person serving overseas and The Hugs Project sent them items they requested and needed.
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The only change I could think of is that we have more funding to help supply the items this organization needs to send to our military men and women.
I cannot thank The Hugs Project enough for all they do for our Troops! They are right there supporting every request they receive of a need for our Troops. I have submitted several names to them of friends in Iraq to include for my sister and The Hugs Project put them on their care package mailing list and sent them wonderful, wonderful packages! They cannot do enough for our Troops no matter what! It's not a job to them, it's Tender Loving Care for those we love who are in harm's way! I salute The Hugs Project!
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My sister was a recipient of care packages from The Hugs Project while she was in Iraq and loved them.
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No changes needed! They are great as is!
The Hugs Project provides such needed supplies to our troops overseas but they provide much more than that. They send a message to our troops that we support them and recognize their sacrifices and efforts. The soldiers leave their loved ones, their homes and sometimes their jobs to fight for what we believe in. They need to know we care. I began supporting this project because my husband's son was killed in Iraq and we wanted the troops to know that people here understand their sacrifice, sometimes with their life.
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The Hugs Project sent a care package to a marine that I sent them his information. HIs mother is a very good friend of mine and she said he was amazed at the quantity of items he received. He was able to share these items with his team.
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This organization functions on volunteers and donations and somehow pulls it all together working tirelessly. I wish they could find a permanent income source so they could concentrate more on supporting the troops than trying to find money.
I donate to this program because the money goes where they say it does. I have been there once and witnessed the dedication of the volunteers. Their untiring devotion to our servicemen and women serving in harms way is amazing. Then my son was deployed, they sent him a care package to share with his unit. Upon my son's second deployment the first thing he asked for was some hugs for his men. They provide much needed relief in a serious area of the world. Then when my son's unit was hit with several injuries, they sent another package with some cheer items. These men and women serve our military in a great unselfish act of kindness providing needed relief from the heat and a taste of home which keeps their moral up, which is vital to their survival.
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I have personally experienced the results by the packages they sent my sons's unit.
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If I had to make changes I would get people off their butt and make them realize we are still in 2 wars and are children, husbands, brothers, sisters, are still in harms way and there are simple ways they can help an organization like this thrive and in turn serve from the home front.
These are some of the most dedicated people I have ever met. They go full tilt almost all the time to make sure that their mission to support our troops is carried out. Sometime I have wondered if the Starks and their workers ever sleep. Still, when you visit their 'command post' at Crossroads Mall, everyone is so pleasant and helpful and besides the cool tie (HUGS) and goodies they put in those boxes, you can always get the other kind of HUGS too. This is just a great group working hard for a great cause! Jingles
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Clone the Starks and all their volunteers
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
They always find a way to do what they say they are going to do.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
gracious and apprecative, happy and helpful no matter how busy they are.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
work even greater miracles than they do with little or almost nothing! Even if they did have $10 million to 'play' with, I bet none of them would want to be paid for what they do. It would all go to support the troops!
Ways to make it better...
if I had the time and energy to do more for The Hugs Project.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
They have been at this for like at least 6 years. I just hope they don't wear themselves out before it is over.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
My late wife, Marlene, heard about The Hugs Project and quickly immersed herself in creating HUGS neck coolers and other useful articles. She worked by herself in Tulsa, buying all the needed materials in bulk and every month or two, we would jointly pack and ship boxes to our valiant and dedicated troops overseas. Being a Vietnam Vet, I wanted to help and Marlene had incredible talents - so we made a good volunteer group!! We got addresses from Karen and occassionally received warm thank you notes from serviceman. One I got 2 weeks after her untimely death. Shortly thereafter I was able to give all the supplies Marlene had accumulated for future HUGS shipments, also had a garage sale and donated the funds to HUGS. It is an awesome group with tiny overhead and lots of dedicated volunteers.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
reading heart-warming letters from recipients
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Totally focused, talented, and humble. What a wonderful team
Ways to make it better...
my late wife had not passed away 2 years after starting as an active volunteer.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
My husband and I have assisted The Hugs Project for four or five years by supplying needed supplies and when health permits, working at their facility. They touch so many soldiers lives with the work they do and it is staffed entirely by volunteers. We heartily recommend this group as a very worth while organization.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2012
I heard about The Hugs Project accidently and filled out a form for my nephew who was stationed in Iraq at the time. He received a package and was very excited to share it with his fellow squad. The contents of the package was just what he needed at the time;kool aid powders to put in their thermos was a great addition. The beef jerky,cd's flashlight and more goodies to eat. Thank you so very much The Hugs Project.
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The gift of giving is overwhelming satisfacting. It is heartwarming to read the letters from the troops to thank us.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
Seeing the volunteers shipping off boxes to the troops (100 people) is so heartwarming. Many came to help,even a state congressman. It was a massive job to pack and tape and label 1400 boxes.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
The volunteers are a great group of people. They have formed a very close group of concerned citizens. If someone is living alone and lonely, this a terrific place to make friends.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
not have to scrample to find funds for shipping. Most of the ingredients in the boxes are donated. It is extremely difficult to find the funds for some items that are too expensive to be donated and to ship more and more boxes.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
It has been my privilege to participate in my small way sewing "HUGS" for The Hugs Project. It amazes me that what started as basically a "one woman show" (Karen Stark) now has over 2000 members nationwide and serves troops all over the world.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the personal contact I have had with our troops serving in the wars.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
dedicated women and men who love our troops.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
give every member of the armed services a big "HUG".
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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