Huggable Hearts

24/06/2026

Hello friends!

We need 68kg of rice to finish the current backlog of our Heart orders by today/tomorrow - can you help?

Any rice works except parboiled or microwave packs.

21/06/2026

20/06/2026

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you.

Truthfully, one week will never be enough to acknowledge the incredible people who give so much to Huggable Hearts all year round.

To our volunteers past and present, you are the heart of everything we do. Your time, care, and quiet generosity shape every single part of this kaupapa.

A special thank you to my own family, my parents, my husband, my daughter, and my sister, who are the silent backbone of HH, always working behind the scenes with love and dedication that often goes unseen but is deeply felt.

To our knitters and crocheters, our sewing angels, and everyone who supports our events and fundraisers, your hands and hearts are stitched into every Huggable Hearts creation.

We may highlight you during a week like this, but please know your impact is felt every single day of the year. We are endlessly grateful for each and every one of you!

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19/06/2026

Words from the Internet that may resonate with you:

"If you’ve ever wondered what grief is really like...it’s like having to take all the love that you have for someone and pack it up in a suitcase and zip that suitcase up and pick it up and walk out the door and then realise, you have nowhere to go."

Source: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1635525954322155

17/06/2026

"They were born silent into this world, but their little life spoke volumes." ~Unknown

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14/06/2026

💜 National Volunteer Week 2026 💜

This week, we celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make Huggable Hearts a place of connection, compassion, and support for bereaved families. Your kindness creates ripples of hope that extend far beyond what you may ever see.

And so, we want to take this opportunity to thank each and every volunteer, past and present, who gives their time, energy, and heart to our community. Your compassion makes a meaningful difference in the lives of families navigating child loss.

We are deeply grateful for all that you do. 💜

04/06/2026

The folks over at Action for Happiness have a great suggestion for doing something today: "Think of 3 things you're grateful for and write them down." (from the Joyful June Calendar)

Grief can make it difficult to think about gratitude. But here's the thing: Gratitude isn't about finding a silver lining or being thankful for your loss. Grief and gratitude can coexist. One does not diminish the other.

Instead, let it be a gentle way to acknowledge the people, memories, moments, and sources of support that help carry you through the difficult times and beyond.

So, today, if you find a moment to write down three things you're grateful for, remember: they don't have to be big. Sometimes, it is the smallest acts of kindness and the quietest moments of connection that can mean the most.

02/06/2026

"How can I describe my grief to you?" Here are some words that may help. Feel free to share any other words that resonate with you.

Source: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYcTcmQDWUA/?img_index=1&igsh=MW15dzBsbmhnMzExZA%3D%3D

22/05/2026

Sometimes, it is hard to know what to say to bereaved families. Here's a list of helpful things you can say and some things not to (Content copyright to Zoe Clark-Coates)

Source: https://www.sayinggoodbye.org/information/friends-and-family/

20/05/2026

Words from the Internet that may help you today:

"If you’re grieving, I want you to know you don’t have to carry it a certain way. You don’t have to be strong about it. You don’t have to make sense of it or rush yourself through it. Missing someone, or something, is just love continuing to speak.

Be gentle with yourself on the days it feels heavier. Let yourself rest when you need to. Let the memories come and go as they need to. Grief isn’t something you get over — it’s something you learn how to hold with care.

And if today feels especially quiet or tender, please know you’re not alone in it. You’re allowed to move slowly here."

Source: https://www.facebook.com/reel/881267881437830