Hug Alliance, INC.

05/18/2022

The Hug Alliance fundraiser on Saturday warmed my heart. Board members took the unpurchased meal tickets to people outside the homeless shelter downtown so they could eat with us and then fill blessing bags to take with them. We captured these moments with their permission. They are wonderful people who were dealt a terrible hand on their journey. I pray for each of these humans and all the homeless who need the help of our community. Our cooks, Adam, Kyle and Jacob rocked the spaghetti meal. Healing Uniting Giving: A HUG is good for mental health so be sure and pass out some hugs today.

05/10/2022

We still have a few pre-sale tickets left. Text me at 812-457-4749 if you would like a ticket. You will also have the opportunity to fill a blessing bag for the less fortunate and purchase silent auction items. Proceeds are used for blessing bags, life coach journals and other physical and emotional support items.

01/21/2022

Happy National Hug Day from the Board of Hug Alliance! Hugs shouldn't stop for a pandemic! They are necessary for your overall mental health and well-being so be sure to hug a family member or friend today. Your mind, body and spirit will thank you!

01/21/2021

Celebrating National Hug Day!

Happy National Hug Day.
It has never been more important to reach out to loved ones and work colleagues to let them know you are there for them.
As we aren't able to do any hugging in person this year, why not send a hug virtually instead.
We would like to send out big hugs to all of our supporters who without their support, we couldn't keep our Community First Responders trained and equipped.
Our amazing Responders who dedicate their time and energy to training and responding to medical 999 emergencies.
Finally to all , and staff and volunteers across all emergency services who all play their part in ensuring the safety of everyone in our county in these exceptionally difficult times.

12/01/2020

On this giving Tuesday, we would like to thank the students in Beta Alpha Psi and the Accounting Club for partnering with Hug Alliance to fill 21 blessing bags. The bags were delivered to the Peace Zone this afternoon to bless their clients during the cold, holiday season.

11/23/2020

Isolating from family and friends for long periods of time may lead to deteriorating mental health, especially for huggers and social butterflies. Here are some healthy tips provided by SAMHSA:

PRACTICAL WAYS TO COPE AND RELAX
• Relax your body often by doing things that work for you-take deep breaths, stretch, meditate or pray, or engage in activities you enjoy.
• Pace yourself between stressful activities, and do something fun after a hard task.
• Talk about your experiences and feelings to loved ones and friends, if you find it helpful.
• Maintain a sense of hope and positive thinking; consider keeping a journal where you write down things you are grateful for or that are going well.

I personally find walking outside and pausing to notice the things of nature very helpful. Stop and watch the movement of the squirrels and birds, noticing the bright colors and different sounds they make. Nature can be a soul soother when we slow down and take it in with all of our senses.

10/17/2019

The HUG Board and USI students filled blessing bags for the less fortunate. What a wonderful opportunity to bring a community engagement activity to UNIV101 students.

08/29/2019

Please join Hug Alliance and Peace Zone at their 2019 Art Show. We hope to bring more awareness to mental health. Thanks in advance for your support.

08/15/2019

Hug Alliance will be partnering with Peace Zone for their annual art show this fall. It is scheduled for September 6th from 6 to 8 at the Peace Zone facility. If you would like to donate a piece of art to help bring awareness and help reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues please use the form below. We are also looking for sponsors. Thanks in advance for your support.

08/06/2019

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7 Reasons Why Hugs Are Important For Our Overall Well-being According To Science