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Where Your Hugs are Going
We are proud to partner with amazing charities and organizations dedicated to supporting children in need. These organizations, including local foster care agencies, shelters, and children’s centers, receive the stuffed animals we collect to bring comfort, hope, and smiles to kids during challenging times.
Do you know a charity that could benefit from our donations? We’d love to hear about them! Send us their information, and we’ll consider adding them to our growing list of partners. Together, we can make a difference, one hug at a time!
By partnering with these organizations, Austen's Huggable Heroes strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need it most.
Share - Vancouver
Share Vancouver is a nonprofit organization that provides a spectrum of services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and hunger in Clark County. They operate four shelters, offer free meals through their Hot Meals program, and provide rental assistance with compassionate case management to help clients secure affordable housing. Share Vancouver also assists those living on the streets and individuals at risk of losing their homes, striving to build a stronger community through advocacy and empowerment.
The Children's Center
Clark County
The Children's Center, located in Vancouver, WA, is committed to providing mental health services to children and families in Clark County. Their programs address various challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and the effects of emotional and psychological trauma. One of their notable initiatives is the Heavy Helpers program, which offers weighted stuffed animals to young clients with sensory issues, providing a calming influence. These therapeutic tools are crafted by volunteers who transform regular stuffed animals into weighted companions.
"The point of the 'Heavy Helpers' is to provide youth something they can hold and snuggle that has weight to it, which can help reduce anxiety."
o learn more about the Children's Center's programs and the impact of the Heavy Helpers initiative, please watch the following video:
Children's Center Fundraising Video
Cloth + Foster
Cloth + Foster is a nonprofit organization based in Vancouver, Washington, dedicated to supporting children and families experiencing foster care. They provide essential items like clothing, diapers, and other necessities to help ease the transition into foster care. By supporting them, you're making a tangible difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma and instability, helping to create a brighter future for them.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office
Stuffed animals donated through Austen’s Huggable Heroes are also distributed to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, where they’re placed in patrol cars to comfort children during difficult calls. Whether it’s a car accident, domestic disturbance, or family emergency, these cuddly heroes help bring calm in moments of chaos.