



HUGS
The HUGS program provides warm, cuddly teddy bears to children experiencing crisis. In 1987 our local fire department expressed a need to provide a bear to children. Through their experience they learned that when a child must endure a fire, family death, illness, and other emergencies, that child is in crisis. Having something to hold on to has a calming effect and gives the child a sense of security. This makes it easier for the officials involved to gather information and help meet the needs of the child.
When a bear is given to a child, it is not intended to be a toy but rather a tool to address the emotional health of that child through offering comfort and support.
When a bear is given to a child, it is not intended to be a toy but rather a tool to address the emotional health of that child through offering comfort and support.
Partners Served
Children experiencing a crisis receive one of our cuddly HUGS bears from our partners at:
Phoenix Fire Department, Crisis Team
Lutheran Social Services
New Life Womens' Center
N.O.A.H Desert Mission Health Center
Nourish Phoenix (formerly ICM Food & Clothing Bank)
Southwest Human Development
UMOM New Day Center
Valleywise Healthcare
Phoenix Fire Department, Crisis Team
Lutheran Social Services
New Life Womens' Center
N.O.A.H Desert Mission Health Center
Nourish Phoenix (formerly ICM Food & Clothing Bank)
Southwest Human Development
UMOM New Day Center
Valleywise Healthcare
How You Can Help
You can help provide a teddy bear for a child experiencing crisis.
Volunteers meet monthly prepare the bears for distribution. To volunteer, contact volunteer@alphx.org
Just $5 provides a teddy bear for a child.
Make a Donation
Volunteers meet monthly prepare the bears for distribution. To volunteer, contact volunteer@alphx.org
Just $5 provides a teddy bear for a child.
Make a Donation