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Hugs From Friends' special projects go beyond our core programs, addressing immediate needs of families in Ukraine. If you have a project suggestion or would like to partner with us on a special initiative, we’d love to hear from you.
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Thank you to generous community for donating and helping us send in Dec. 2024:
238 Beanie Babies, 593 hats, 81 gloves, 22 scarves, 30 sweaters, 12 warm pants, and 14 winter jackets to children in need in Ukraine. These items will provide much-needed warmth to children in Ukraine this winter.
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Staying warm is especially challenging for kids in Ukraine during the winter months. Temperatures typically drop below freezing with frequent snow. This year, the situation is even more dire due to Russian attacks on Ukraine's electrical facilities, leaving schools and homes with only a few hours of heat each day.
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A very big thank you to Outdoor Cap, a family-owned business in Bentonville, AR, for donating four boxes of hats to help us reach our goal!
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In addition, Hugs From Friends purchased 20 warm, bright hats and scarves from Yuliia Ishchenko at Rich Hat, a small Ukrainian business, to support children in need in western Ukraine.
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Children in Western Ukraine wearing hats made by Yuliia Ischenko at Rich Hat.
Elementary and middle school students in Western Ukraine receiving hats, artwork, and Beanie Babies from Hugs From Friends.
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