It’s that time of year again, we are gearing up for our third annual Operation You Are Loved project! This is one of our favorite projects because we love serving the women and children in our own communities.
This year we are doing things slightly different. In the past, we have spent a majority of our efforts and time collecting stuffed animal donations. It’s been wonderful, but every year, we receive loads and loads and loads of used stuffed animals. I wish we were able to accept gently used stuffed animals, but due to the laws and regulations, we can only donate new stuffed animals. In an effort to avoid the plethora of used stuffed animals, we are encouraging monetary donations this year. This will allow our team to use the funds donated to purchase new stuffed animals, and we will be able save time and avoid the oodles of used stuffed animals that we can’t use. As always, 100% of the donations made for Operation You Are Loved will be used towards this project. We have resources that will allow us to get high quality stuffed animals for a very affordable price, which we are very excited about!
Having said that, if you would rather donate new or like new (stuffed animals who have been on a shelf and not played with) stuffed animals, that is wonderful too! You can contact me or one of our team members to arrange a drop off, or you can mail them to Real Imprints at PO Box 1742, Eagle, ID 83713.
Please have all donations to us by Friday, February 10th.
Just as a quick recap, here are your options:
OPTION 1 – Monetary Donation
You may make a monetary donations online by clicking here, please specify that your donation is for “Operation You Are Loved”
OR
Mail it to:
Real Imprints
PO Box 1742
Eagle, ID 83713
OPTION 2 – Donate NEW Stuffed Animals
Contact a Real Imprints team member to drop off
OR
Mail them to:
Real Imprints
PO Box 1742
Eagle, ID 83713
Thank you for walking with us to spread love and hope to these courageous women and children. We learned last year that stuffed animals are one of their favorite things. It’s something so small that we can do that makes such a big difference in each recipients life. I don’t think it’s the stuffed animal necessarily, but the symbol of courage, a new beginning, love, and hope, that the stuffed animal represents that they cling to.
In the process of helping others feel loved, I hope it reminds you how loved and amazing you are too!
Happy Love Month!