I learned of “HUGS” walking through a mall one day where they were set up and preparing stuff to be sent. I thought it was a great idea, being a veteran that has been deployed, I know the value of receiving such packages. This was around 2005 I think. I have a Facebook account and I seek out veteran groups to read about. I came across HUGS again and started checking on all they were doing. What started out small has grown nationwide and become more than “just packages from home”. What they do is deliver hope and love with ever package. I give to many veteran charities and am particular who I give too. I have an auto donation ever month to HUGS, and would recommend anyone wanting to send a little bit of home and love to a lonely troop, give to them. Dale Bishop USAF 64-68.
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- EIN 35-2249092
- 405-651-8359
- 4449 NW 50th St . Oklahoma City OK 73112 USA
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I learned of “HUGS” walking through a mall one day where they were set up and preparing stuff to be sent. I thought it was a great idea, being a veteran that has been deployed, I know the value of receiving such packages. This was around 2005 I think. I have a Facebook
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Citizen Participation, Human Services, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans, Women, Womens Service Clubs
Mission: Our mission is to give a "hug" (handmade item of warmth or cooling depending on season) to every American serving in the Middle East. We want every deployed troop to know we support their mission to protect our freedoms & to provide freedom to the people of the Middle East. This is our way of saying "Thank you, we appreciate you for serving our country"..
Target demographics: Troops and Veterans.
Direct beneficiaries per year: More people than even imaginable. No package is ever kept for the individual Troop to which it is sent. They throw their arms open wide and say, "Hey, come grab something!!" to all their battle buddies.
Geographic areas served: all areas where we can be of service
Programs: Prepare care packages for shipment to war zones for active militarypersonnel. Each care package contains food, personal hygiene items,and hand-sewn items.