Testimonials

“I found out how much a simple little teddy bear means to folks. It’s like they’ve gotten a million bucks and they just smile. These folks have nothing and this gives them something to hug…”
Linda Love, Clay, Alabama Tornado Relief Coordinator

“My daughter received one of these bears from a lady at a church we stopped at trying to find FEMA. Thank you so much. That teddy bear meant so much to my 18 month old. It was the only toy she had for two weeks.”
Eve Snider, 2012 Alabama Tornado Victim

“My daughter and granddaughter lost their livelihood in the Henryville, IN tornado. ‘Operation Hug Me Tight’ was very good to us. We will always remember their kindness. The girls absolutely LOVE their bears!”
Robin Mattingly, Indiana

“Children often come into foster care with only the clothes they're wearing and nothing more. By providing Journey Bags, we can give them basic necessities to have a good start in their new home. Adding a new, soft, fluffy bear is such a sweet and comforting addition to our bags and we are so thankful that OHMT is willing to partner with us to love on foster kids in this way!”
The Forgotten Initiative, Birmingham, Alabama

"Angela Hager with Operation Hug Me Tight has an incredible heart for children. Unsolicited, she showed up at a drop spot of ours with 75 brand new teddy bears to take to Staten Island. Out of everything that we took there, those bears brought more joy than anything else. It is our pleasure to work with her to spread love to children all over and we are so thankful for her commitment to make this happen."
Holly Hart Shirley/ Executive Director, Toomer's for Tuscaloosa