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Giggles & Coos

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Nonprofit Overview

Causes: Children & Youth, Christianity, Community Improvement & Capacity Building, Education, Religion, Youth Development Programs

Mission: Stretching beyond the basics to reconnect families and community through health, wellness and education. Our Values – What We Believe Compassion: We care for all the youth we serve as if they were our own, helping them to pursue positive choices and opportunities to thrive. Impact: We better the lives of youth and families by providing positive, inspiring programs that make a difference, now and in the future. Diversity: We embrace the differences of every youth, family and community we serve with an inclusive nature and diverse staff. Perseverance: We commit to building the capabilities of all youth, regardless of circumstance, to overcome challenges and achieve success. Collaboration: We rely on our staff, communities, supporters, funders, and partner agencies to help shape the success of our youth.

Community Stories

72 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

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Emparks, Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2021

I worked with Andrew and his team last Christmas at Feddersen Recreation Center here in Columbus, Ohio. He and his team were amazing. They are and were professional, organized and came with hearts to serve and give. The children that they provided toys to were so excited, happy and grateful.From the set up in the multi purpose room to the day of the toy drive everything was done in order and with organization. They allowed us as City employees to help them, where many had not served in such a way. Personally, it was an amazing experience to volunteer, serve and service my community along side Andrew and his team of amazing volunteers.

tupujd Client Served

Rating: 5

09/04/2023

Excellent service, great spot, filled with activities and great vibe

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MrsCarreto Client Served

Rating: 5

10/26/2022

I love this organization from the bottom of my heart back in 2015 this organization did so much for my family during the holidays for thanksgiving and Christmas it was really a blessing having a helping hand from giggles & coos

MrJohnson Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/26/2022

This is one of the most beautiful organizations I have every seen put together I remember when they first started to see them come this far is amazing

Nesha1213 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/26/2022

I love this non profit organization every year they bring so much joy to my heart seeing them give back to the community is a blessing

DarshonDickerson Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/23/2022

I have been helping my uncle (y’all know him as Andrew) for almost 6+ plus years with his non-organization and when I say this is one of the best non-profit organizations I have seen in my state I mean that from the bottom of my heart from the toy drives every year to the thanksgiving drive it just brings so much joy to one’s heart even being in the position I am to see people helped like is a blessing it touches my heart every year even when I’m not there to help I still try to help because the organization touches people hearts in ways you couldn’t even imagine it’s really truly a blessing I’m glad to be apart of it and even happier that my uncle has started that will last for years to come

MrDunn Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/23/2022

This is most honest organization I have encountered they make sure all the proceeds are used for the right thing and they always doing the right thing

MissMcgraw Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/19/2022

I have been a volunteer for years and it’s one of the most joyful things I have done in my life

MrThompson Client Served

Rating: 5

10/19/2022

Giggles & Coos is one the most beautiful non profit organization I have encountered

MrReynolds Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/19/2022

I love helping through the toy drive seeing so many smiling faces

MsPolack Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

The turkey drives bring so much joy to my heart feeding all those people

MsWelmelton Client Served

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

The Christmas drive is always a blast my kids are very thankful for it

ThisSuppourter Client Served

Rating: 5

10/18/2022

This is the most amazing non profit organization I have seen

JAT24hrTowing Donor

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

Great organization to work with. We orchestrated a fundraising event and for the Annual Turkey giveaway and Annual Toy giveaway. I was able to work beside the organization’s staff and see the love abd dedication they put into serving the community! Can’t wait until the next event. We will continue to donate to this organization and their cause!

lwoods Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

They do fantastic work for the community! Very proud to be apart of This organization

mallorywoods General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/28/2021

The organization is very professional and helpful.

ksamuel Client Served

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

Wow wow wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/02/2018

Woooow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!

Dee.T Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

I’ve had the pleasure of joining and helping Giggles & Coos with both the Thanksgiving Turkey giveaway and the Christmas Toy Drive and giveaway. It was such a joy to be apart of a wonderful organization. Seeing the smiles on the faces of the families served was priceless. I look forward to more future events held by this organization. Thank you Andrew for being a blessing to all those around you!

Diedra5990 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/25/2021

Very great organization! Has helped with housing, transportation and jobs within the community.

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Shatavia M. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2021

I had the pleasure to work with Giggle and Coos the Christmas season of 2020. It was amazing to see how much they cared for the children. Made sure that no child was left out. They went absolutely above and beyond. They really understand the spirit of the Christmas season. The importance of caring for children and families in need. Doing whatever it takes to make sure everyone is included and happy. I can’t wait to do it again this year.

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Svmmy60 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/24/2021

Giggles & Coos is one of the best non profits there is, I had the amazing opportunity to help volunteer at many of their events helping children during the Christmas season. It felt so great to see all the excitement and smiles from the children receiving toys throughout the year, I can’t wait to do it again this year!

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Darshon Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/24/2021

This organization has been around for quite a while. It has been an inspiration for many, as a pastor I have seen first-hand the impact on the community this organization has made. The founder Andrew Thomas has gone above and beyond, by making sure families, children, and the community have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas. I have seen him go into his personal funds and give to his community. He has stayed up hours smoking turkeys, and during Christmas Season works tirelessly and endlessly to make sure every child receives a toy for Christmas. The organization is instrumental in donating school supplies, backpacks, and free haircuts for a new school year. It is a tremendous amount of labor and heart that goes into giving back. It is this organization passionate to share kindness in an unprecedented time.

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WYALLC.OH Donor

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

We are proud to contribute our monetary donations and be part of such a great Organization. If your looking for somewhere to donate and be assured that it’s going to the right cause we’ll look no further this is the organization!

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ThomasPropertyManagement Donor

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

A Organzation that is all about the community and giving. The transparency and accountability of the donations is what we appreciate and look for in any nonprofit organization.

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barberkidd Client Served

Rating: 5

10/29/2020

Always giving & kind towards my & my children in our times of need!!!! Many years of gentle hearted kindness!! Thank you!!!

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dsimpson90 Donor

Rating: 5

10/28/2020

Very wonderful organization and founder. We have worked closely with Giggles & Coos and love the passion and drive from them for the children of the community. We will be working with them again in the near future.

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wildman201 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/27/2020

This is a great organization that always comes out and does great things for the community and for the people. They have done school supply drives, to Thanksgiving dinners for the community, to toy drives and give aways for the kids a Christmas time. Great organization!

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tashaT63 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/13/2020

Amazing Founder. Amazing organization. Took my children to the Christmas toy giveaway and they received great toys.

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Vfrazier Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/13/2020

The respond to the needs of the community are met with love and compassion from Giggles & Coos. Their events are always great and their ability to serve hundreds of families is a blessing.

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tnance34 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/13/2020

Wonderful organization to volunteer for. Great founder, as well as a great opportunity to give back to the community.

2

dsimpson5990 Client Served

Rating: 5

10/10/2020

Great organization!! Wonderful founder and volunteers that helped me during Christmas time with my four children.

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louiserobbins Volunteer

Rating: 5

06/23/2020

I have helped volunteer at just a few of many events giggles &coos have put on, for over 5yrs. I look forward to every event and community outreach by Giggles and Coos. Each event is always far more than I ever expected, with the friendly services and amazing generosity. You can tell the level of concern and care that goes into every event. Also Giggle &Coos is very proffessional and handles all sistuations with great respect. I give them any easy 5 star rating and would highly recommend them.

Mary V.2 Volunteer

Rating: 5

12/05/2018

Anyone who doesn’t have a non profit to volunteer to please choose giggles and coos , they have hard working organizing ability’s to bring joy to all family’s , and your heart will sing because these people really go all out for the community , please donate your time and anything else you have to support this non profit , it is Truley a non Profit that gives back everything it receives thank you Andrew your amazing!!!

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Writer Donor

Rating: 5

10/10/2018

I am overwhelmed with the feedback and thanks received after giving a large monetary donation to Giggles & Coos organization on multiple occasions. The reports back and evidence of the funds being allocated properly is in the proof of the great events and work they do! I wish I could give more! I recommend if your in the Columbus, Ohio area to volunteer, donate, or attend any of there events and you’ll be a testament of their works also!

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Nick63 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/02/2018

Andrew Thomas and Giggles & Coos has and continues to make a significant difference in the Columbus community. My wife and I have worked alongside him and others at some of his events. It was amazing to see so many people come together to serve and give back to the community they love. As a personal friend of Andrew's, I can speak on his character and know his heart is in serving others. Giggles & Coos is a valuable organization that is truly making a difference. For those looking to volunteer, my recommendation is you start here.

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Donor

Rating: 5

03/31/2016

Wonderful organization! Giggles & Coos strives to serve and support underprivileged children and families in our community. Founder, Andrew Thomas, is passionate and energetic about his work and puts the needs of others above his own. After meeting with Andrew, I recently made a large monetary donation to the organization and was pleased to have promptly received a receipt documentation of where my money was used. I'm eager to see this organization grow!

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

09/30/2018

I have volunteered at Giggles and Coo's multiple outreach events and have seen the love and care they share in the community. This is the type of organization that will change the world. This is what - LOVE in ACTION - means.

God bless all of them!

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 4

09/03/2018

My experience was amazing just knowing that when I donate money and/or products like back to school drive providing books bags with school supplies. It’s all a Great cause here at this nonprofit!!!

Thanks,

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Rasheedah B. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/02/2018

Great organization!!! They provide a lot of resources for the community, especially underprivileged. Giggles and Coos host Turkey Drives, Toy drives and gives out supplies to children in preparation for school! This organization definitely puts a smile on kids faces year round!

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mguice23 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/02/2018

Great organization... They are a blessing to every family they touch

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lboogie06 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/12/2018

To know the people behind the organization, is to love them. I’ve been present at a few community events, and the support, energy & turn out is always amazing. Very helpful and connected to their people. Keep up the great work.

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Marina.T General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/06/2018

Has definitely been a Blessing to my family in the time of need as a single mother of 3. I have seen the organization do some Amazing wonderful things for the community. they have truly been Awesome!

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adara Client Served

Rating: 4

04/03/2018

Giggles & Coos has help me in so many ways being a single mother and work and going to school trying to make a way for and my son when I fall short for holidays I was able to get support and loved and help from this amazing nonprofit.

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msrobin308 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

03/27/2017

Giggles & Coos are much more than a non-profit. They are educators, networkers, and completely accessible. The work that they do helps families.

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/27/2017

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION!!!! Great organization! This organization does a excellent job within the community. The youth have a great advantage and chance to build with the programs available. It's great seeing people really giving back to the community! I support Giggles and Coos 100%

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Ashlee8 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/26/2017

I was able to experiment this movement this past holiday season! To see the amount of donations and volunteers that were able to help families in need was truly amazing. There were mounds and mounds of toys and games to where everyone would have a wonderful Christmas! They were well organized and on top of everything. You could tell everyone apart of the team truly have their heart and soul in it!

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johnson3425 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/25/2017

Giggles & Coos has truly been a great help and a blessing to families in need throughout the year. This year I had a friend that was in need and could attend one of the events, the Founder himself got in touch with me and said that because it was a special circumstance i could come stand in their place. So often we hear that organizations are here to help the community but the actions don't necessarily line up with the vision. Giggles & Coos is the exception and I have seen it with my own eyes that they will go above and beyond for the community and especially anything involving the upbringing of our children. Thank you so much for everything you guys do. Please continue to post your events on Facebook and your website and I will keep coming! :)

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imtyy23 Volunteer

Rating: 5

03/25/2017

This organization does so many great things for the community, they really help those in need and has helped bring happiness and hope to those who need it they make others feel like there is still someone who cares for the unfortunate and not just them but everyone. I'm blessed to have been able to volunteer for such a great and caring organization like this one. I wish nothing but the best things for their future .

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Carol270 Donor

Rating: 5

03/22/2017

I honestly love this organization and everything it stands for and does. I can say that 100% of the donations are put towards the organizations youth that are involved! If you are looking to donate towards a great cause and honest organization Giggles & Coos is the organization!!!

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Missy23 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

03/22/2017

Great organization! This organization does a excellent job within the community. The youth have a great advantage and chance to build with the programs available.

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Johntaya T. Client Served

Rating: 5

02/20/2017

Giggles & coos is a great nonprofit organization that this community needs. I have seen them give dinner baskets for thanksgiving to families less fortunate, Christmas gifts to kids whose parents dont have the means, trips for the youth during the summer to keep them from trouble, school supplies for back to school. This orginzation is something this community needs and I appreciate its helping hand

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Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/03/2016

Seeing the transformation from the man he use to be to the man he is today is so amazing. He started with a dream nd a name GIGGLES & COOS, and took it further than i ever expected. I am truly proud of this organization all its benefits all its contributions to the community CHRISTMAS for the less fortunate THANKSGIVING for the hungry SCHOOL SUPPLIES for back to school moms struggling im proud of you Andrew and your organization keep up the good work cant wait for the youth summer

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Mallorie V. General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/19/2017

They donated hundreds of toys to children in my community. It was truly amazing to see. And to see the kids faces as they got to choose their toy. Many kids got to have a Christmas this past year due to the Lord making a way through this organization. I hope to see many more good things from them.

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Christina146 Client Served

Rating: 5

02/19/2017

Giggles and Coos is a wonderful nonprofit organization. They truly care about the community. They go above and beyond to serve the community. They truly have a servants heart. They have blessed my family and many other families.

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tanikaelaine General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/11/2016

Giggles & Coos is an outstanding organization that helps the youth have a chnace at a better future. It also helps those in need. Absolutely a great organization!!

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Ashley159 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

05/19/2016

This organization is definitely a step above the rest! The passion exuded is above and beyond! Giggles and Coos is exactly what Columbus and the surrounding areas need to help keep children out the streets and reminded of their true purpose in life, and that is to succeed and make a difference for the next generation to come!

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LeaP General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/06/2016

Giggles & Coos is a phenomenal organization. I love the fact that they are family oriented. Is awesome and a blessing that they're able to give back to the less fortunate also it's a blessing for them to be able to let children of the parents that didnt think they were going to be able to afford activities an sport's be able to participate. It's almost like a dream come true for some children.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/06/2016

Giggles & Coos is an amazing organization that is passionate about serving poverty stricken communities. This was the first time we had an opportunity to be apart of this amazing organization, during their annual Christmas Toy Drive. It was this experience that changed the lives of myself and my teenage son. Since volunteering for this event, it has inspired us to get more active in the community year round. Thank you Giggle and Coos for all you do to improve lives for the less fortunate

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/06/2016

This organization is a caring family organization. They teach love, family and caring values. We need more organizations like Giggles and Coos.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 1

04/05/2016

First I like to say that the organization is a not just a an organization it is a family and it treats it's clients as family members. Not just on the holidays but everyday. Giggles and Coos. Stand for the community and i will support and continue to be apart of it.

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/05/2016

This organization started with a dream and was built from a lot of hard work , sweat and time no one will ever truly understand . To be able to witness the transformation and the dream become reality right before our eyes is something amazing. Our community is blessing to have someone we can count on in time of need. May God continue to bless and order your footsteps.

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Teairra S. Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/04/2016

This is a great nonprofit organization the man in charge is great he helps out a lot I volunteered for his toy drive by the way it was amazing an he even made a couple house calls to help out families in need I love how he is always looking for ways to give back!!!!

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Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

04/04/2016

So Amazing. ....... Knowing this man since the day he moved to Ohio and his awesome transformation has been nothing but great. The organization that has been created had me in tears as I volunteered my time during the Christmas season. Why did I cry? Because it was my childhood communitu and because I see this man that stands so tall but so worried about if the kids will be satisfied. So awesome. SO AMAZING. So many SMILES

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/04/2016

Organization strives to help the youth and families in need. Goes above and beyond to ensure that no one goes unserved.

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Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

04/04/2016

Giggles & Coos has such a great vision for today's youth. I have seen first hand their gifts to the community.

Their annual toy drive is one of the biggest I have ever witnessed. Such a great group of kindhearted individuals.

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/03/2016

This organization is so needed and greatly appreciated. The wonderful things they provide to those in need is beyond amazing and I feel the future is so bright for this organization. I see nothing but success in the future because of the hard work and willingness that is put into helping these families and the community.

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Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

04/03/2016

I Love how organized & extremely polite everyone I've met are! They great you with a warm smile & leave you with a since of completion! Thank you!!!

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Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

04/03/2016

Giggles & Coos is a fantastic organization that serves an underserved population. I have seen the effect of the work they do. Every year hordes of people turn out to volunteer, recieve gifts, or just witness the amazing effects of community service. I believe their presence in Columbus is a real blessing.

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Mary418 Client Served

Rating: 5

03/31/2016

Raising two grandchildren & those happy little faces when they got to pick out a toy for Christmas...heartwarming ....I saw the same happy little faces all around me that day so they made a difference in so many children's life with that act of kindness,also the parents were visibly happy to watch their children receive gifts.

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Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

03/31/2016

Watching him transform right before my eyes over the years has brought great joy as his pastor. To see him endlessly gives his time and self is remarkable. His ability to tap into the heart of the community and go about to make a change, shows his true character. He continues to be a blessing to the ministry and his community. Godspeed Andrew!

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Writer Client Served

Rating: 5

03/26/2016

Very helpful. I was able to give my five children a wonderful Christmas. Without the support of Giggles & Coos, this may not have been possible. The founder Andrew has also been a great support spirituality and emotionally.

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